
Fueling at 19,000 Feet: What Worked (and What Didn’t) for the Kilimanjaro FKT
"We said it would go sideways. We weren’t wrong." This is what happened when Colleen MacDonald's nutrition plan met 19,000+ feet on August 15th-16th, 2025.

"We said it would go sideways. We weren’t wrong." This is what happened when Colleen MacDonald's nutrition plan met 19,000+ feet on August 15th-16th, 2025.

I get the same five questions over and over from athletes. So, I figured, let’s tackle them all at once. Here’s what everyone wants to know.

Coming off a disappointing performance at the Western States, David wasn't particularly excited about setting a bold new goal. His coach (and wife) Megan, well, she had other plans. Here are the lessons David learned from another course record and breakthrough race at Leadville 100.

From faster recovery to reduced muscle soreness, BCAAs have proven their place in athletes’ supplement strategy. We’ll explain why.

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The altitude training revolution isn’t coming – it’s here, and it can be in your bedroom.

How broccoli sprouts became the secret weapon of elite athletes.

Most probiotics die before reaching your intestines. Here’s what the science says about which ones survive – and why it matters.

Elite athletes have known the secret for decades: train high, compete low. Altitude’s impact on sleep and recovery might be the ultimate performance hack – if you can survive the initial sleep disruption that feels like sabotage.

Do our protein powder pages get you confused? We’re breaking down whey vs clear whey so you can make the right choice for your goals.

From warm-up to the finish chute, fueling is the fourth discipline of triathlon. To help you nail your strategy for Supertri, we asked two of The Feed's High Performance Team x Podium Racing athletes to share how they approach fueling for all-out Supertri racing.

Meet Dylan Johnson – the racer who won his first National Championship at 21 and refuses to let tradition dictate training when the data says otherwise.

What if the difference between a subpar race and a breakthrough day isn't just your training, but how you fuel in the final week? This is how pros fuel for peak performance when it matters most.

Elite athletes are ditching traditional colostrum supplements for a breakthrough that delivers 15x more bioavailable lactoferrin - here’s why effera™ technology is rewriting the rules of recovery and performance nutrition.

A dark red recovery beverage is quietly gaining attention in elite circles. Here’s why tart cherry juice deserves a spot in your nutrition playbook.

Getting ready to chase an FKT up high? Here’s everything I learned about fueling at altitude — from the science behind why your body rebels above 15k feet to the exact snacks I packed for summit day. Because you can’t run to 19,431 feet on vibes alone.

Two-time Olympic triathlon medalist Beth Potter shares her race-tested nutrition secrets for dominating short-course racing.

In the world of elite athletics, every performance advantage matters. Here's why one of the most premium supplements comes with a cost.

Master the fourth discipline with proven nutrition strategies from an Olympian and IRONMAN 70.3 Champion.

How cycling’s most controversial supplement is reshaping endurance performance and what the science really shows.

A comprehensive analysis of The Feed’s revolutionary liquid sleep formulation.

For decades, athletes were limited to 60 g of carbohydrates per hour. Then, researchers discovered something that changed endurance nutrition forever.

Domestiques, Team Cars & the Beautiful Chaos of Takeout at the Tour Featuring the Styrkr Bar50

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