For Mother’s Day we decided to do a feature story about Ultra-Moms. We asked our very own Darcy Africa to help us out- so she did. Below in her own words:
Motherhood and Ultrarunning. 
As a full time Mom, I frequently get asked the question: “Are you working?”.    Initially my answer would always be “no” and that [...]

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 [...]

Before I get to the experiment, here’s just a little background on post race recovery:
Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS), elevated levels of cortisol, and a multitude of other things after an ultra are common and ultimately delay recovery.  DOMS comes from a lot of concentric muscle contraction that is created from downhill running.  Sure it’s [...]

It’s taken me 5 years but I think I’ve finally got it figured out.
I’ve had my fair share of bonks (some of them resulting in a DNF), enough to know that I want no part of it.  Each time wondering how it happened and to no avail because you know as well as I do [...]

Here is an educational piece on proper fueling and training with First Endurance.  Click on the hyperlink for your very own copy
 

Well Rocky Raccoon 100 is in the books and I’m happy to report a successful adventure!   
My primary goal entering this race was to come up with a hundred mile PR and since my previous PR was set at Leadville – 20.29 (which goes without saying altitude and mountains),  I figured my goal was extremely attainable.  [...]

Here is an educational piece on proper hydration from one of our sponsors Nathan® Hydration.  Click on the hyperlink for your very own copy