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Behind the Lens at Colombia’s Transcordilleras 2026
With Whitney Allison
"One of the most asked questions I get is whether I would go back to Transcordilleras. For the last three years, the answer has been an absolute yes. The experience, the people you meet, and the places you see change your perspective on how the world works, how people live, and what truly matters."
Micronutrients: The Quiet Performance Limiter
By Jennifer Kurtz, PhD(c), CISSN, CSCS, EP-C
The conversation around fueling usually focuses on carbohydrates, fluids, and sodium, and with good reason: they are the building blocks of endurance performance. But beneath that revolution sits a quieter layer of performance physiology that rarely gets the same attention until it's too late: micronutrients.
Phil Gaimon's Full Circle Moment on Mauna Kea
With Phil Gaimon
Phil Gaimon sits down with First Endurance to talk through the prep, psychology, and fueling of his epic Mauna Kea KOM ride. Hear about his full circle experience conquring the KOM for the second time.
Miron Golfman's Silk Road Mountain Race Podium Q&A
With Miron Golfman
Miron Golfman's third-place finish in the Silk Road Mountain Race through Kyrgystan's remote terrain is a powerful testament to human willpower, grit, and a unique perspective on competition that prioritizes personal fulfillment over material success.
Engineered to Meet the Unique Demands of Endurance Athletes
By Dr. Luke Bucci, PhD
When it comes to MVM support, MultiV-PRO is foundational because it closes every vitamin and mineral gap affecting endurance athletes. But that’s just the baseline. The formula earns its “PRO” status through the inclusion of additional nutrients that elevate it from foundational to elite.
EXPERT ADVICE TO PROTECT YOUR IMMUNE SYSTEM
By Dr. Luke Bucci, PhD
The past few years have seen intense research conducted and published on long-term endurance exercise and changes in your immune system. Surveying this research helps explain the causes and complications while providing avenues for athletes to avoid them – or at least mitigate the risk of exposure.
Research
Micronutrients: The Quiet Performance Limiter
By Jennifer Kurtz, PhD(c), CISSN, CSCS, EP-C
The conversation around fueling usually focuses on carbohydrates, fluids, and sodium, and with good reason: they are the building blocks of endurance performance. But beneath that revolution sits a quieter layer of performance physiology that rarely gets the same attention until it's too late: micronutrients.
Engineered to Meet the Unique Demands of Endurance Athletes
By Dr. Luke Bucci, PhD
When it comes to MVM support, MultiV-PRO is foundational because it closes every vitamin and mineral gap affecting endurance athletes. But that’s just the baseline. The formula earns its “PRO” status through the inclusion of additional nutrients that elevate it from foundational to elite.
EXPERT ADVICE TO PROTECT YOUR IMMUNE SYSTEM
By Dr. Luke Bucci, PhD
The past few years have seen intense research conducted and published on long-term endurance exercise and changes in your immune system. Surveying this research helps explain the causes and complications while providing avenues for athletes to avoid them – or at least mitigate the risk of exposure.
Coaching
How to Fuel For Success on HOT Days
By First Endurance
Hot conditions can make or break performance—some athletes thrive, others struggle. Nutrition and sweat rate management are key to avoiding dehydration, cramps, and GI distress.
Fueling Considerations for Female Athletes
By Jennifer Kurtz, PhD, CISSN, CSCS, EP-C
Dr. Kurtz takes a look at specific nutritional strategies that female athletes can take to get the most out of their performance and recovery during the menstrual cycles, including specific carb-intake recommendations and a handful of nutrients that are especially critical for each phase.
News
Behind the Lens at Colombia’s Transcordilleras 2026
With Whitney Allison
"One of the most asked questions I get is whether I would go back to Transcordilleras. For the last three years, the answer has been an absolute yes. The experience, the people you meet, and the places you see change your perspective on how the world works, how people live, and what truly matters."
FIRST ENDURANCE TEAMS UP WITH HOT TUBES
Hot Tubes Development Team has been a standout presence in junior elite cycling races across the U.S. since the early ’90s, known for producing national champions and future pros. They're also helping grow the sport in North America—powered by First Endurance.
