Running

Training for a marathon is never just about the miles – it's not that simple. Here are the five things that matter most when preparing for the most iconic distance in sport.

The marathon – a distance born in the battlefields of Greece, stretched by royalty, and perfected to break the human body. Yet millions chase it anyway, and that might be the most beautiful part. This is the story behind our favorite endurance challenge.

'Tis the season, the fall Marathon season that is. As autumn approaches, so do some of the most iconic running events in the world. In lieu of such, we are featuring a short series of blogs from the most dominant fuel in marathons: Maurten.

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.

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.

Forget the old “eat everything” approach. Here’s how science is rewriting the rules for ultramarathon nutrition.

Ferdinand Airault put on a masterclass performance at the Canyons 100mi Ultra. Through patience, confidence, and fueling, he claimed the win through the final miles in stride. Check out the race report he shared with us for this article.

The Cocodona 250 is as daunting as it is magnificent—a test of endurance through desert heat, Sedona’s red rocks, and Flagstaff’s mountain air. But what does it really take to fuel a body for 250 grueling miles?

A new category of ultra-distance events is redefining what it means to push the limits of human endurance: the 200+ miler. On May 5th, athletes will set out to tackle the Cocodona 250: A 250-mile point-to-point footrace across Arizona.

This year's edition of the Black Canyons 100K saw record-breaking times, dramatic lead changes, and new Golden Ticket winners. In this article, we highlight the gravity of this event for the ultra world alongside the perspectives of two HPT athletes.

For 20 years, Devon Yanko had thought she had marathon fueling fairly figured out—until she was challenged to take in more. Skeptical but curious, Yanko experimented and it changed how she ran forever. Yanko shows that growth comes from being willing to adapt—even after decades in the sport.

One of the most important races on the U.S. ultra-running calendar takes place every February. It’s the grueling 100-kilometer journey along Arizona's iconic Black Canyon Trail. This is the ultimate early season test.

HPT Athlete Mary Denholm shares her experience and fueling logistics employed to take silver at the JFK 50 and break the previous women's record.

After a stunning day at the Leadville Trail 100, David Roche set his sights on the Javelina 100 where he could earn a Golden Ticket to the Western States 100. It wasn't just another race, it was a chance to confirm his faith in high-carb fueling and challenge the limits of what he thought was possible.

This piece is shared by Rachel Drake, a guest writer and trail runner who recently competed in the Mammoth Trail Fest. She shares her experience fighting for the podium, fueling strategy, and tips she thinks fellow athletes could learn from when the race day nerves come around.

As a professional athlete, the UTMB or IRONMAN World Champs would be a pinnacle event to perform at. Lucy? She is doing both, 3 weeks apart. Tune in to learn a bit more about how she approaches this daring double.

Courtney Dauwalter’s victory at the 2024 Nice Côte d'Azur by UTMB was anything but routine, despite her dominant season. While a top three would qualify her for next year’s Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc (UTMB), she pushed herself to the limit – crushing the field by five hours.

Tara Warren is running one of the most challenging series in the world and may be the first woman in eight years to do so. However, Warren’s purpose for running the Rocky Mountain Slam (RMS) is so much deeper than just accomplishment: it’s about raising money and awareness for ALS.

David Roche made history by running the Leadville 100-mile race in 15 hours, 26 minutes and 34 seconds, breaking a 19-year-old course record for the Race Across the Sky. Roche had never competed in a 100-mile race before Cloud City. Read more to hear from the trail runner, coach, and host of the podcast Some Work All Play.

Don't be left heartbroken (or bonked) by a subpar fueling plan. If you are running Boston in a couple of weeks or have any big event on the horizon, here are 36 hours of fueling advice from our coaching team.

The Feed's very own Content Marketing Manager, Hannah Bibbo, shares her experience and key lessons from her recent Antelope Canyon Ultra Marathon. She shares nine takeaways from, as she said, "an underprepared runner tackling an ultra marathon in the desert" that just might help you.

Known for her unparalleled endurance and determination, Courtney Dauwalter has captured the hearts and minds of the global running community. Through ultra races and mountain adventures, she's in constant pursuit of what the body and brain are capable of if we go all in and chase after daunting goals.

With the NYC Marathon less than two weeks away, it's time to think about your fueling plan. We've put together a course-specific plan + guide for where you can get certain things and what to plan for on race day.

I recently embarked on a "business journey" to Kona to witness the Women’s Ironman World Championships. It was an enthralling experience, packed with invigorating insights about fueling and cooling from this phenomenal event. Let me dive into the highlights.