Sleep is king. We all know that our time in bed is where the healing and improvement happens, but sometimes it can be hard to get that shut eye. We share the top tactics pro racers are using in this year's Tour to wind down and prepare for sleep.
There are a few key supplements that riders are taking to stay healthy and optimize their performance. The Feed Formulas is designed from analyzing the protocols of the pros to bring you a curated and easy daily routine.
Dr. Justin Ross, PsyD details the mental side of training for endurance athletes. He discusses how we are all training "through" something and can benefit by learning to shift our mindset around the experience.
As the Official Triathlon Coach of The Feed’s multisport community, Craig Alexander hops back online to discuss nutritional planning. In preparation for big events, he breaks down all the factors that support an effective fueling plan for us.
Hydration has always been a "hot topic" but the latest shift in protocols are changing what we're seeing on the road and in the bottles. Many of the pro level teams are using almost twice as many electrolytes than they were just a couple years ago.
Have you seen the secret drink pro riders are taking to help fuel their big races like the Tour? As they are starting to find quiet praise in the endurance world, Ketones are being used to aid in performance for a variety of interesting reasons.
Dehydration can drastically impact your ability to perform and you may even see the decline in performance before you catch on. Hannah Otto lays out how to dial in your hydration and develop a plan to improve performance day-in and day-out.
Simply surviving the Tour is hard enough, yet some teams find ways to thrive in the Tour. What are some of the hottest trends that you may (or may not) see at this year's edition? We have gathered them for Part Three of this series.
If you've ever asked, "what's a day in the life for a Tour rider like?" then this article is for you. While it's easy to watch in awe of what they do, their daily fueling protocol is no easy task. In Part Two of this series we breakdown a day in the life of a Tour rider.
Olof educates us on the products that are fueling the fastest marathon times right now... those being Maurten. Learn about the hydrogel technology used in their drinks and gels to provide athletes a high-carb fueling solution and their latest product Solid.
After taking care of water and electrolytes, what's the next hurdle to master for extending performance? Fuel. First Endurance has provided this article for our Insider on what makes for an optimal fueling strategy and how their products fit in.
As the world's most famous cycling race approaches, we are going to take a look at how fueling will be accomplished over this three-week battle. Ever wondered what the best athletes in the world are using? For Part One of our series, we answer that question.
Training for Leadville? It’s more than just legs. Join us for our second Boundless Webinar with Ben Davis as he discusses mental training for endurance athletes.
Lactic acid has had a confusing reputation and rightfully so. Just like anything in science, it’s important to look at the full picture and Hannah Otto breaks this concept down in her latest article.
Boundless Coaching's Jay Friedman lays out a proper approach for a successful race at altitude. Specifically, he talks about how to acclimate, mitigate the effects of altitude. and plan for the Leadville 100.
Abiding by zones is key to a specific and successful training plan...but how does that affect what we eat? As a follow-up to the first Training Zones article, this one explains how to appropriately fuel depending on the goal.
High-Performance Team Athlete, Hannah Otto (Finchamp), is a pro mountain biker, gravel racer, coach, and writer. Check out what she has to say about fueling strategies, common mistakes athletes make in their nutrition, and how to recover more effectively.
The endurance sports world is changing and we're finally in a space where being fit is no longer a compromise for health. Here is how to avoid the trap that's led to “burnout”, overtraining, and injury/illness plagued seasons.
Heart Rate and Power zones act as guard rails that give our training sessions direction, purpose, and specificity. Here are my Top 5 reasons for why we have them and how you can utilize them as an endurance athlete.
Following a wild weekend in Albstadt, Germany for the second round of the World Cups, Hannah made her way to the Czech Republic for the third. Hannah recaps her weekend at one of the most iconic races of the series for our Athlete Stories section.
Dr. Sprouse, a consultant of The Feed, jumps on a webinar to discuss supplementation for endurance athletes. He answers questions regarding which may be pertinent, why they are, and how to sort out the needs of athletes.
Are you getting enough salt (aka) sodium when you train? That is a question we have been diving into recently, and it appears for many athletes, we are not getting enough sodium in our hydration.
Finding the balance between being fueled and avoiding gut issues can be a tricky task, especially on race day. You may feel in the dark on how to properly prepare for race day at breakfast, but this article aims to clear up the confusion and provide some guidance.
Rose Grant is a shining example for motherhood in sport. Her poise, balance, and determination while maintaining the demands of being a professional athlete is inspiring. We are happy to bring you this write-up from none other than Rose.