The Fit, Fast, and Fresh: What's New at The Feed
By Carson Beckett
Writer, Pro Cyclist
Course records fall, world titles are claimed, and big brands are launched – it was March madness at The Feed. Here’s everything you need to know about happenings at The Feed, from the highlights of our performers to the new products on our shelves.
Our HPT Athletes had a busy month as most of their seasons started up. We saw an epic battle at the Cape Epic in South Africa. Our ultra + trail athletes ran everything from Marathons to 100ks. Our HYROX crew went on a tear around the world, including Houston, Brisbane, and Glasgow. Suffice it to say, the season is in full swing.
Race Highlights
BWR Arizona
Haley Smith landed 5th place, showing promising early-season form.
Hannah Shell followed closely behind in 6th, proving she’s in the fight this spring.
Cape Epic
Alexis Skarda fought through the grueling week + long MTB stage race with partner Vera Looser to finish 2nd Overall in GC.
Haley Smith placed 7th in GC alongside her partner Ella Bloor, racking up two top-5 stage finishes along the way.
Ironman South Africa
Magnus Ditlev delivered an impressive 7:44:55, smashing the record by 14 minutes and proving he’s on another level.
🏊 52:52 (1:23/100m)
🚴 4:07:22 (43.6 km/h)
🏃 2:40:38 (3:47/km)
Huntsville Paracycling TT
Grace Norman decided to step out of her comfort zone and try her hand at TT. The Paratriathlon Gold Medalist claimed 2nd and proved she knows what she’s doing.
Buffalo Stampede 100K
Eszter Csillag won the women’s title, placed 2nd overall, and set a new course record (10:51:26). BOOM.
Crown King Scramble 50K
Courtney Dauwalter not only took the win but obliterated the course record in 4:19:49.
Run Through Time Marathon
Courtney Dauwalter kept the wins rolling on, taking 1st place.
Hillary Allen showed she is coming to form and rounded out the podium in 3rd.
Hyrox: Records & World-Class Performances
Houston
Tia Toomey & Joanna Wietrzyk set a world record in women’s pro doubles.
James Kelly & doubles partner Jake Dearden also broke the world record in men’s pro doubles.
Lauren Weeks & doubles partner Lauren Griffith secured 2nd place and punched her ticket to Worlds.
Brisbane
Joanna Wietrzyk & Hunter McIntyre won mixed doubles.
James Newbury & Tia Toomey took 2nd place in the mixed doubles battle.
Glasgow
Lauren Weeks set another world record in the Women’s Elite 15.
Joanna Wietrzyk finished just behind in 2nd.
James Kelly won with a personal best, missing the world record by just 1 second.
Rich Ryan claimed 3rd in the men’s field, while Hunter McIntyre finished 9th.
Wash., DC
Lauren Weeks sets a world record in singles women 35-39
Product News
BLDR Launch: Hyrox athlete Hunter McIntyre’s brand officially dropped. Expect strength-focused supplements with a no-BS approach.
MyProtein Launch: Myprotein knows performance fuel isn’t just for the tip of the spear. They provide a variety of ultra-pure protein and nutrition options to empower all athletes.
Daily vs. Workout Hydration: Check out one of our latest articles on the differences between Daily vs. Workout Hydration and how to choose one to fit your needs.
Eyes On April
April is stacked with major events and big product launches as spring unveils itself. Stay tuned – here are some key events we are watching.
Sea Otter Classic – The biggest festival in cycling in California.
Oceanside 70.3 – A key early-season triathlon showdown.
Canyons 100K – A Golden Ticket race for the Western States 100.
IRONMAN Texas – Fast course, stacked field, big-time weekend.
SpeedWeek – Premiere Southeast crit series shaping up to be an exciting and competitive race.
Photo Credits: Max Sullivan/Cape Epic