First Endurance proudly supports the racing community. We sponsor a growing number of USA's best runners. This collaboration allows our Research and Development team to continue to push the limits of endurance performance.
Dennis Simonaitis 2 Time USAFT Masters Champion
Olympic Trails 10,000m finalist
Marathon: 2:14.14
One second off Masters American Record 10K- 29:38
"I've always been a skeptic when it comes to Nutritional Supplements and usually find their bold claims humorous. However when I saw a company so intent on quality, research and endurance performance I took interest. When I purchased a bottle of Optygen in early 2003 I was preparing for my first full season in the (over 40) Masters running division. I was concerned that the combination of age and my high expectations of an eight month racing season could bring me down at some point. Pleasantly surprised, I was able to maintain a higher mileage base in early-mid season racing which gave me the strength to perform consistently well without hitting a late season flat period. Being able to tolerate higher workloads in training allowed me to jump to that mythical next level. For these reasons I'm convinced Optygen played an important role in being able to win two USAFT National Masters titles, beating the best Masters runners in the US and some of the best in the world.
Recently, using Ultragen, I've been impressed by it's effects. Historically, during early season long runs, my legs would tend to ache later that day. Muscle stiffness since using Ultragen has been much less noticeable. To confirm this perceived recovery I've even noticed my morning heart-rate staying consistently low through short periods of increased training. Efforts that in the past has provoked a noticeable change in heart-rate. These two variables tell me there is something to this product."
Karl Meltzer - Ultra World Record Holder
Ultra Distace Runner
press release >> press release >> Karl has dominated the Ultra Running scene since starting on the First Endurance line of products. Karl has won many Ultra's in his career but was able to take it to the next level in 2005-2006. In a span of six months Karl won six Ultra's in a row and set two course records, a feat which has never been accomplished. Karl attributes his success to hard training, focus and superior nutrition.
"Simply put, no one comes close to First Endurance. Its no coincidence that I started winning nearly every race I entered since starting on First Endurance."
Highlights: 1st 2006 HURT 100*
1st 2006 Massamutten 100
1st 2006 Hard Rock 100*
1st 2006 Wasatch 100
1st 2006 San Diego 100*
1st 2006 Javenlin Jundred 100*
2006 USATF Trail Runner of the Year
2006 Ultra Runner of the Year
1st July 12th , 2005 HardRock 100
1st September 10th, 2005 Wasatch 100*
1st September 23rd 2005 Bear 100
1st October 22nd 2005 San Diego 100*
1st January, 2005 HURT 100*
*New Course Record
Chris Lukezic - National Champion
Chris is part of the US World Championship team and recognized as one of the best middle distance runners in the World. He occasionally trains with Alan Webb and uses this to better his finishes in 2006. Chris is a strong believer in superior nutrition practices to have an edge over the competition and relies on First Endurance to do so. "Recovery is one of the most crucial elements of training for any endurance athlete. Day in and day out I am putting my body under extreme physical stress. Therefore, recovering from workouts becomes just as important as the workouts themselves. Using Ultragen allows me to get recovered from intense workouts in less time and with less overall fatigue on my body, allowing me to train harder which translates into faster times on the track. I believe that Ultragen represents the most well researched recovery formula available and it has become a key element of my training."
Highlights: 1st 2006 U.S. Indoor Champion (1500m)
7th 2006 World Indoor Championship (1500m)
PR: 3:35.22 (1500m)
2nd 2005 U.S. Outdoor Championship (1500m)
2005 World Championship Semi-Finalist (1500m)
2 time U.S. Junior Champion 1500m (2002 and 2003)v 11th 2002 World Junior Championship
4th 2004 U.S. Olympic Trials (2004)
La Sportiva Ultra Running Team The La Sportiva Ultra team is comprised of the best of the best Ultra runners in the world. With the tremendous demands of Ultra Running, its key to stay hydrated and recovered in order to keep racing and keep winning. Ultra races ranging from 50k to 100 miles places tremendous stress and unmatched nutritional demand on athletes. Its the ultimate testing grounds for First Endurance products and, its why La Sportiva relies on First Endurance as their nutrition of choice.
"I won 2006 USATF National 100 Mile Trail Championship race in a time of 14:57 and it was in no small part due to the products you have provided me. During the race I used EFS and found it to be excellent. During the three weeks leading up to the race I was on a steady regimen of Optygen and Multi V and I really felt the benefits during the race. I was able to maintain a steady pace throughout the event with only a minor slow-down once night fell. My heart rate was steady throughout the event and, best of all, my recovery has been fast enough that I will be back out on the trail tomorrow." Andy Jones Wilkins
"I recover significantly faster and feel able to get back at the training sooner. This is key for this summer's racing schedule." Krissy Sybrowsky
