How to Fuel

You probably know Cody Bare from behind the camera. At Cruel Jewel — 56 miles, 16,000 feet of climbing, one of the hardest 50-milers in the country — he won in 12:02. This is how he fueled it.

As a pro triathlete and triathlon coach, one thing Jenny Fletcher relays to every athlete: the swim, the bike, and the run will challenge you — but nutrition will make or break you. Here, she breaks down exactly how to fuel so you can make the most of race day.

From the World Tour to diversifying into a multi-sport athlete, Mike Woods shares what the transition has been like, the changes he's made, and how he fuels for it all.

Carb loading isn't complicated, but most runners still get it wrong. They wait too long, underestimate the numbers, or try to hit all those carbs through food alone. The right drink mix makes the math and practice manageable — high carbs, easy digestion, no surprises on race morning.

The workout gets the credit. But what you do in the 30 minutes after it determines whether that work actually sticks. Here's how to capitalize on your training.

Most athletes don't fail in training because they're not fit enough. They fail because they're not fueled enough. That's the core idea behind the 1-1-2-3 Method — a simple fueling framework developed by Greg Mueller, High Performance Director at Podium Racing and one of the most credentialed triathlon coaches in the country.

If your gut lining is compromised, you're not getting what you're paying for. Fix the gut, and everything else works better — from recovery and sleep to performance and resilience.

We've had fueling plans from marathons, ultras, and mountain bike races – but what does the prep look like for an elite 10 miler? Cole Sprout takes us through his routine and experience at the Cherry Blossom 10miler, aka the US National Champs this year.

Amacx is one of the most trusted and dominant fueling brands in Europe. Now, it's finding its place across the world and variety of sports. Here's how to use their lineup for optimal fueling.

The science is clear: 90g carbs per hour is the threshold that separates the pack. Here's how multiple transportable carbohydrates work, which products get you there, and how to train your gut to actually absorb it on race day.

Everyone talks about carbs per hour, but there's one thing that actually unlocks performance. Coach and ultrarunner David Roche breaks down why hydration is the most critical aspect of endurance performance — and how to stop getting it wrong.

When you're sweating through a workout, you're not just losing water; you're losing crucial electrolytes. Sodium is the main driver here, and that's why hydration drinks are so focused on it. But where is the sweet spot?

Bobby Julich has seen endurance fueling go from bananas in jersey pockets to 120-gram-per-hour carb protocols engineered by entire nutrition departments. He sits down with The Feed to talk about what's changed in endurance fueling, and what never will.

Creatine monohydrate is one of the most proven supplements in sports nutrition. But its benefits only hold as long as your intake does—and adherence is where most athletes fall short. Here's how to find the right one for you.

Fueling will make or break your marathon, no matter how well you've trained. In this guide, Kim Clark walks you through how to build yours — from your pre-race breakfast to your gel strategy to managing electrolytes and hydration on course.

Gels are pure fuel, but they aren't for everyone all of the time. We get it. Here are the alternatives Matt uses to hit his fueling targets without touching a traditional gel.

The data doesn't lie — athletes are fueling more aggressively, recovering more intentionally, and training better than ever. Here's what's trending at The Feed, what I'm using personally, and why this spring might be the best time to level up your fueling routine.

In this article, Matt Sharpe breaks down key fueling aspects of fast-paced triathlon that will help you nail your next By Supertri race!

How does an Olympic-level triathlete fuel? That's what Beth Potter is here to share. Check out what a weekend looks like for her from start line to bedtime.

This guide breaks down the physiology, the product landscape, and the practical steps you need to get the most out of a fast-absorbing carb drink during endurance training and racing.

Cortisol is having a moment — and if you're an endurance athlete, it's been having one for a while, we just didn't notice. Turns out the Swiss have been onto this for years. Here's why it belongs in your recovery stack.

If you're still capping your carb intake at 60g per hour, you're leaving performance on the table — here's the science behind why dual-transporter formulas changed everything.

From the finish line to full recovery, two elite HYROX athletes share the supplements, sleep habits, and strategies that power their performances and keep them consistent.

Beth Potter's rise in triathlon has been nothing short of amazing. When an athlete goes from new to the sport to a World Champion in a matter of years, you listen. Here's how she does it.