First Endurance EFS works and tastes good too…

First Endurance has listened and now everyone can benefit. Here is what Josh had to say after his 1st place finish at Pemberton 50k.

While recently racing at the Pemberton 50k, just outside of Phoenix, I decided to give the “new and improved” version of First Endurance’s EFS electrolyte drink a try.  First Endurance has been a generous sponsor of Team Pearl Izumi-Smith Optics for the past two years.  I’ve been very impressed with their array of endurance racing supplements thus far, but did not find their first generation EFS palatable.

            Thankfully, First Endurance did not accept status quo, and went back to the drawing board to improve the product line.  Like most ultrarunners, I prefer to keep things as simple as possible while out on the trails.  The new EFS version (with updated flavors as well), has increased  the amount of sodium from 270 mg per serving to 300 and contains almost four times the amount of electrolytes as other sports drinks. For me, that means no fumbling with little sodium capsules while trying to maintain a six-minute pace on rocky trails.  Historically, I’ve probably lost more of those things than I’ve managed to get down my throat while running.

            I was very pleased overall with the taste and consistency of the new EFS drink.  I found it mild, but still satiated my thirst for sugar and salt equally.  For those like me, who may have had an unpleasant first experience with the original EFS electrolyte formula, you may want to give the new version a try.  It’s a well-researched and developed upgrade, and First Endurance is known to use the highest quality ingredients out there.