First Endurance Sponsored Professional Triathletes
3-nergy Performance proudly announces their sponsorship of Mok Ying Ren. This sponsorship will provide Ying Ren with the following quality First Endurance race nutrition : OptgyenHP, Multi-V, EFS Drink Mix, EFS Endurance Bar and Ultragen Recovery.
With this sponsorship, a proper sports nutrition framework will be in place to support Ying Ren so that he can focus on his training and race preparation, and bring glory to Singapore.
In view of his performance to date, age and drive, we strongly believe that Ying Ren has the potential to offer more than what meets the eye. When that happens, 3-nergy Performance will be part of this success.
Mok Ying Ren
1st 2008 A'Famosa Triathlon
2nd 2008 Mens Open Singapore Biathlon
1st Local 2008 NUS biathlon
1st 2008 TAS Intercollegiate Biathlon
1st 2008 Mens Open SAAA Cross Country
1st 2007 SEA Games Triathlon
1st 2007 Duathlon Time Trial
1st Singaporean 2007 OSIM Triathlon
1st 2007 Taiwan Taitung International Triathlon
1st 2007 Saucony Run Men's Junior
6th 2007 Mizuno Wave Run Men's Open
1st 2007 Army Half Marathon Men's Closed
1st 2007 Singapore Men's Open 5k
3-nergy Performance proudly announces their sponsorship of Daniel Plews. He is an exercise physiologist with the Singapore Sports Council. He was active in cross country, country level swimming (Halifax Swimming Club) and cycling time trials before his foray into Triathlon.
The sponsorship will provide Daniel with the following quality First Endurance race nutrition : OptgyenHP, EFS Drink Mix and Ultragen Recovery. With this sponsorship, a proper sports nutrition framework will be in place to support Daniel so that he can focus fully on his training and race preparation without any worries about nutrition.
Daniel Plews
1st 2008 Ksoa Khor 258km Cycling Classic Thailand
1st 2008 Singapore SAFRA Biathlon
1st 2008 Singapore Sprint Series Biathlon
2nd 2008 "A" Class SACA Individual Time Trial
3rd 2008 Tour of Egat Individual Time Trial
11th 2007 Pro Half Ironman Busselton
2nd Overall 2007 Singapore Duathlon
1st Overall 2007 Singapore Corporate Triathlon
1st 2007 Pro Bali Triathlon
11th 2007 Pro Singapore 70.3
1st 2006 Market Bosworth Triathlon
1st 2006 Ironbridge Olympic Distance Triathlon
15th 2006 Pro Half Ironman UK
7th 2006 British National Middle Distance Championships
6th 2006 Half Ironman Malaysia Desaru
Just one month after started on the First Endurance products, Laura captured the biggest prize purse in Triathlon history, taking home an unprecedented $200,000 at the 2007 Hy-Vee ITU World Cup. Her season ended with an automatic qualification to the US Olympic Team. " The First Endurance products are perfect. We use the entire system of products for all of our races. Ultragen is simply the perfect recovery drink, the EFS bars taste so good, I like to just snack on them. Every race we won this year we did so by using EFS in our water bottles and adding Pre Race. I can truly say, I have not felt that good racing in a long time."
Laura Bennett
1st 2007 Hy Vee Triathlon (Largest Pro Prize Purse in History-$200,000 and a new Hummer H3)
1st To Qualify for the US Olympic Team
2007 Short Course Triathlete of the Year
2006 ITU World #1 ranking
Laura and Greg Bennett came to First Endurance in the Spring of 2007 with a desire to work with "The best nutrition company we could find." explained Greg. The Bennett's who may very well be the fastest Triathlon couple in the World have dominated Olympic and ITU distance Triathlon for a decade. In 2003 and again in 2007, Greg was voted the "Short course Triathlete of the Year" by Triathlete Magazine USA.
2007 saw Greg dominate the short course circuit. Just two months after starting the First Endurance system of products Greg began his rule over the Olympic Distance races by winning the Minneapolis World Cup and $60,000. He then went on to win the next four races in the Life Time Fitness series which gave his the series championship bonus and a total purse of $420,000 for the year. We could not have done it without First Endurance. Ever since we started on the products we simply feel better and better. We are extremely pleased with the First Endurance products and what they've done for our health, performance and recovery.
Greg Bennett
1st 2007 Minneapolis World Cup
1st 2007 New York World Cup
1st 2007 Chicago World Cup
1st 2007 Los Angeles World Cup
1st 2007 Dallas World Cup
1st LifeTime Fitness Series Champion and Super Bonus winner (total purse for all 5 races=$420,000)
2007 Short Course Triathlete of the Year
"I am excited to be a part of the First Endurance team of athletes. I am impressed with First Endurance as a company because of their commitment to excellence and their innovative approach to developing the best products for endurance athletes. First Endurance shares my desire to have safe, high-quality and effective products based on scientifically proven results. I look forward to working with First Endurance as they develop additional products in their never-ending pursuit of excellence. As a professional triathlete, I occasionally make adjustments based on the latest research available. I usually don't make changes, though, unless I'm confident in the product and the company behind it. When I heard about Optygen, I was somewhat skeptical because I had heard similar claims by other companies. I have to give credit to First Endurance though. Their research is solid, and more importantly, their product works."
"I started taking Optygen about three weeks before the Vineman triathlon. I noticed a drop in my heart rate without a drop in the intensity of my workouts. In fact, I was actually able to maintain the same or higher intensity for extended periods of time . At the Vineman Triathlon (full distance), I won the race and still felt fresh afterwards. Only two weeks later, I had a top ten finish at Ironman Wisconsin. Optygen deserves full credit for my performance improvement because it was the only change I had made to my nutrition plan."
"Based on my experience with Optygen, I was excited to try a new First Endurance recovery product, Ultragen. With Ultragen, I recover much more quickly than I ever have before. The combined use of Optygen and Ultragen has allowed me to take my training and racing to a higher level. With Optygen, I can increase the duration and effort of my intense workouts; and with Ultragen I can recover quickly and increase the frequency of my workouts."
Peter Kotland
4X Ironman Distance Champion
2003 Vineman Ironman Champion
"Since my first contact with First Endurance, I have been impressed with all aspects of the business, from their commitment to quality and research, to their follow through. I am excited to have the opportunity to be a part of a company dedicated to offering the best endurance supplements on the market. I've been using Optygen for three months and have had consistently good workouts. The age groupers that I work with have noticed higher max heart rates, and the ability to sustain them longer. I feel no stimulant effect , or any other side effects when taking the product. It appears to be a safe and legal way to consistently improve my performance."
Steve Larsen
IRONMAN USA: 2001
NORBA National Cross-Country Champion: 1998, 2000
NORBA National Short-Track Champion: 1999
Pan American Games Champion: 1999
Career NORBA wins: 9
Since starting on First Endurance products, Whitmore has absolutely dominated the Xterra World Tour winning 35 of 45 Pro Starts including the 2005 World Championships. "As a Professional Athlete it is important that I fuel my body with the best nutrition available. First Endurance has a passion for making the best endurance supplements on the market and it shows in their products. It is obvious that First Endurance puts the athlete first by assuring that all their products use only the highest quality ingredients. They don't cut corners. First Endurance goes out of their way to make sure only the best, purest ingredients are used in the products and they back it up with a Certificate of Analysis. In my preparation, its reassuring to know I am getting the highest quality, best performing nutritional products on the market."
I have now been with First Endurance for three years and have used all their products extensively. Its no coincidence that just last year I won two Ironman races and set a PR at Louisville. The drinks, bars and supplements are perfect for the stress and demands of Ironman Training. I would not trust such an important aspect of my training and racing to just anyone.
"As a Professional Athlete it is important that I fuel my body with the best nutrition available. First Endurance has a passion for making the best endurance supplements on the market and it shows in their products. It is obvious that First Endurance puts the athlete first by assuring that all their products use only the highest quality ingredients. They don't cut corners. First Endurance goes out of their way to make sure only the best, purest ingredients are used in the Ultragen and Optygen and back it up with a Certificate of Analysis. In my preparation, its reassuring to know I am getting the highest quality, best performing nutritional products on the market. I am really excited to use Ultragen and Optygen this year to help me race at my best."
"I am impressed with the product and the ingredients. My resting heart rate is lower and my recovery is much better now! On my standard weekly test ride, I feel stronger while using Optygen than without. I held a lower heart rate and went faster while on Optygen. I have won five of six races since starting Optygen and with each additional race I feel stronger. Since using Optygen, I have been able to sustain a greater intensity for longer time as I climb through some of the steepest roughest terrain. I don't worry about pushing my limit during races. Racing at 11,000ft I felt like I was racing at sea level, during the swim, I felt comfortable and never went hypoxic. I felt strong all day. Optygen really helps me prepare for races at altitude and gives me confidence that I won't be oxygen deprived."
"I did a 4-5 hour ride a couple days in a row and was getting very sore and tired each day. On the third day, I used Ultragen after my ride and felt great the day after. I didn't feel sore and my energy level was up. Because Ultragen is easily digested and tastes great, I now look forward to using it after long workouts."
"Using Optygen and Ultragen, the quality of my workouts have noticeably improved allowing me to go faster and recover better."
Jamie Whitmore
35 Professional Wins
5x Xterra Pro National Champion
2x Xtera Europe Champion
2005 Xterra National Champion
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At 41 years old Andrea simply keeps winning and breaking records. She relies on First Endurance to assure she can beat her younger competition.
"Personally, I am very particular about the nutritional products I use, and I was impressed with the scientific research that went into developing First Endurance products. I also like that the endurance formula has amino acids as opposed to protein which makes the drink easier to digest and is readily available to the body faster, and the taste is mild which is nice especially when it's hot. The recovery drink has the perfect ratio of carbohydrates to protein and also tastes great. It's not just about what's in the formulas; it's the QUALITY of the nutrients that make up the formulas, and First Endurance has the highest quality of nutritional products available on the market. Furthermore, there is NOTHING like Optygen, Ultragen, EFS and MultiV on the market. First Endurance is several steps ahead of anyone else right now which is why I choose to use their products."
Andrea Ratkovic
-1st 2005 Powerman Alabama (US National Champion)
-2005 Elite Duathlete of the Year
-8th 2005 Long-Course Worlds in Barcis, Italy (fastest bike split)
-1st 2005 Powerman Alabama
-1st 2005 Powerman Ohio
-4th 2005 Powerman North Carolina
-1st 2005 Fall Classic Duathlon in Bethany, OK. (Oklahoma State Championship)
-1st 2005 Oklahoma State Time Trial in Tuttle, OK. (set new course record 59:47---40K)
-1st 2005 Campus Corner Criterium in Norman, OK.
-2nd 2005Redlands Criterium in Redlands, CA.
"My experience with Optygen was just for a couple of months before the 2003 Ironman Florida race. It was to be my 3rd Ironman of the year in only 4.5 half months, and I was going to need all the help I could get. Within the 2nd week of using Optygen, I could feel a difference in the quality of my training, and this in turn started making me a lot more confident for the race. In the end, I finished 3rd at Florida, but even on tired legs, managed to ride a full 14minutes quicker that the previous year when I finished 5th, and improved my finishing time from 8h49 to 8h38.
Races have been few and far between, but those that I've done have been devastating to all my fellow competitors. Apart from being ill just before half Ironman SA, and having to settle for 2nd spot, my other 2 races I've won by huge margins, over the same people I was having close races a year ago. Obviously they all think I'm taking something illegal, as it's not possible to win races by over 30mins, but the fact of the matter is, I just feel like I'm on a totally different level.
My training has been really good, I don't have any trouble doing a week of training now that I thought was a big week a year ago. Everything seems to fall into place so easily. In fact, this weekends race was an ultra, 3.2k swim, 120k bike, 32k run, and I did that at the end of a normally "hard week", as I hadn't intended to do the race at first. I only decided the morning before to go give it a bash. I won the race by thirty minutes, then I was up at 5am this morning for a cycle a weight session, no problem. It's as if the race didn't even affect me. Are you sure there's nothing illegal in these products?..:-)”
Raynard Tissink
2003 Ironman Canada Champion
2nd 2003 Coure D'Alene Ironman
3rd 2003 Ironman Florida
"When First Endurance first approached me about Opytgen at the Yuba, UT Xterra I must admit that I was very skeptical. I have never used supplementation other than iron or a multi-vitamin, definitely not a performance supplement, and I believe most products are utterly useless. However, Optygen interested me, First Endurance seemed like a first rate organization, and after a bit of research I found that all Optygen's claims were based in fact."
"The Xterra West Regional Championships in Half Moon Bay, CA was my first race after using Optygen. I was expecting absolutely nothing and was totally surprised to find that I felt incredibly fast from the bike to run transition. The usual mile or so it takes to settle into race pace off the bike was not needed and I got the fastest run split by over a minute with about 3/4 the effort. I noticed the same effect though the rest of my season as well as more rapid recovery after hard training, and improvement in my LT workouts particularly."
"I first used Ultragen in December of 2003 after a long (4hour) training day. I was pretty tanked afterward and due to the early period of my training year, was sure that I would not feel too hot the next day. However, after a serving of Optygen I felt recovered within a few hours and absolutely zero fatigue the following day. I have never focused on my nutrition as much as I should, partly because other products have never shown noticeable results. However, I am very excited to use Ultragen on a regular basis. I am already noticing that my recovery is quicker and my energy level higher. No more of the mid afternoon comaI used to feel. I actually look forward to my post workout Ultragen, rather than dreading trying to choke down a glass of what reminds me of the remnants of cleaning my sixth grade teachers erasers after school."
Jimmy Archer
Xterra Elite Pro
"When I first learned about Optygen and took the time to read the available research on the product, I immediately knew I had to start using it if I wanted to keep doing what I do best: win."
I have been using it for only 2 weeks now, but the difference in my training is obvious. And now I also take Ultragen as part of my recovery system, and it has made me feel so much better after back to back weeks when I am logging over 28 hours of training. I don't think I could be doing this without 1st Endurance's help and support.
I want to be associated with 1st Endurance's line of products for as long as I am racing!"
Felipe Bastos
2004 Athens project Team Member
Junior Elite Pro Champion
"As an exercise physiologist, coach, and professional athlete I've been extremely pleased with First Endurance's use of scientific research to develop their products. For 2003, I've made a conscious effort to train not only harder, but smarter. Adding Optygen to my daily routine has been a big part of training smarter, and Optygen has allowed me to in turn train harder. We are committed at First Endurance to using scientific information to develop our endurance supplements, and for producing quality products."
Neal Henderson
Pro Xterra Triathlete
Endurance Research Board member
As an exercise physiologist, sports nutritionist, and triathlete, my interest in Optygen is safety of use and its ability to enhance performance. After taking Optygen, I feel comfortable recommending this product to other athletes due its safety. It is very difficult to tease out what exactly enhances performance because there are so many variables that enter into the equation (adequate energy stores, optimal recovery, fluid intake, proper training, fatigue etc). Optygen, I believe, has the potential to alter this equation in a positive direction and enhance performance by increasing endurance and decreasing recovery time.
Shawn Dolan Ph.D.
Ph.D. Exercise Physiology
Triathlete
Registered Dietician
"After using Optygen for only one month, I feel more energized for my daily workouts. I'm getting in 20-25 hours of training weekly with a full-time time job and busy family. Optygen is helping me meet my goals.
Ultragen tastes great and speeds my recovery after long workouts. It enables me to ride long on a Saturday morning and still get in a productive swim workout that afternoon."
Arthur Mathisen
First Endurance 1/2 Ironman Overall winner
"It is quite amazing the amount of energy that I have when I take it. Not to mention the recovery and the lowered heart rate. In fact I forgot to take it one day and I really noticed a big drop in energy."
Erik Burgan
Professional Triathlete
"I met the First Endurance staff in May of this year at a race in Utah. I read through the info and was impressed. I have a degree in Biology and the information and the science made sense. However, I have seen many a product in my years as a coach and pro athlete that did not deliver what they promised. Optygen delivers on its science. Since starting on the product I have seen a dramatic change in my racing. I can go at my high end for longer and in triathlons my transitions form swim to bike and bike to run are smoother and stronger. My triathlon season has been my best ever and I am a better all around athlete experiencing my best results in cycling, running and cyclocross races. I truly beleive that this is in part to Optygen. Thanks guys."
Grant Holicky
Professional Triathlete
Professional Swim and Triathlete Coach
"Since I started using Optygen I’ve been able to take my training to a new level."
Natasha Filliol
2002 Canadian Commonwealth Games Team Member
U23 Canadian National Champion
"After using Optygen for 3 weeks I have felt positive changes on my training especially on my long rides and runs. I don't get as tired as I used to get and I feel a lot stronger. I really think that Optygen can help me to reach my goals for the upcoming season and hopefully I'll earn enough points in the ITU circuit and make it to the Olympic trials as well as winning the triathlon and duathlon junior world championships this year."
Manny Huerta
USAT Junior Triathlete of the year
2002 USAT All American team-Triathlon
"Well after only a week of using Optygen, I can already see a difference in my training and racing. Just this past weekend at the Mather Feild Criterium, I was able to attack and recover better than ever! Just wait until I have been able to train like this for two more months, look out Clermont ITU race!"
Chad K DeMasi
Marin Sprint Triathlon (M Open) - 1st
OPTYGEN:
"Since I've been taking Optygen now for several months I have seen improvements in my swimming and cycling. For swimming, my recovery between intervals of 300 meters and greater has improved tremendously . In the past I was rarely motivated to swim workouts over 2000 meters. Swimming was the least favorite leg of the triathlon for me. I think one reason for this is because I would get frustrated as I tired in a workout and my stroke would deteriorate. Since taking the suggested serving size of Optygen, I have enjoyed long interval pool workouts with less recovery time, and no form break. As a result, my swim times have dropped.
All of my cycling disciplines have improved this year, especially mountain biking, criterium racing, hill climbing, and time trialing. I can attribute this to increased mileage. I feared long century rides and the long recovery the week afterwards. I have no problem riding for 5 hours now and feel fresh the next day. My mountain biking and criterium bike skills have also improved since I recover faster after steep climbs and sporadic sprints.
Optygen by itself will not make an athlete faster. The athlete must still put in the pool yardage and road/trail mileage. If Optygen helps an athlete recover, then an athlete can train harder and smarter, thus racing faster. This is what I've experienced since taking Optygen."
ULTRAGEN:
"Ultragen is the best recovery drink to date! Ultragen is the first drink that has the complete package needed for recovering: high quality proteins with branched chain amino acids, dextrose, vitamins and minerals. It’s nice to see that First Endurance put in high quality ingredients backed by research. Having studied whey proteins for my graduate work in the early 90’s, I am impressed with how far protein technology has come in 10 years. And now First Endurance has formulated a drink mix with whey protein isolates (WPI) and whey protein hydrolysate (WPH) that is spoon mixable AND tastes good. Previous drinks I have tried with WPI may have been palatable, but foamed like dishwashing soap. This was great for belching, but rough on my stomach. And the old WPH drinks, I had to plug my nose trying to gulp them down.
I’m glad the carbohydrates in Ultragen are all from dextrose. I can’t believe some recovery drinks contain fructose. Fructose does not sit well in my stomach. I understand that the companies add fructose to increase sweetness to mask the flavors for poor quality whey protein concentrates. But fructose should be used in soda pop, not recovery drinks.
Most importantly, Ultragen works. My early season base training is on target. I’m having no problems bouncing back after 5 hour training rides. I can’t wait for race season."
Tom Knopp
5th Men 35-39 2002 Ironman Utah (Hawaii Ironman Qualifier)
This is my first year as a pro-triathlete and have been pleasantly surprised with the advantage that Optygen has given me in both racing and training. I have been taking Optygen for a couple of months and started to really feel the effects after the first month. Where I felt the benefits most while training on the bike climbing hills. I could really feel a difference in my heart rate, which stayed lower than ever before. The other advantage was that my legs weren't burning nearly as bad as they used to once I crested hills. Even my training partner noticed a difference because I wasn't breathing nearly as hard as he was on hard sets. As far a recovery goes, I believe I have not really had a bad training day yet. I have gone through all the stages of training thus far. Not to mention I have been very pleased with my racing results. "
Karen Holloway
Professional Triathlete
I have been taking Optygen for about 4 weeks. Let me say first, I am the world's biggest skeptic when it comes to supplements. With that being said... this stuff works! Especially during high intensity workouts or races. For example, my recovery time and heart rate have both decreased during intervals on the track. I used to jog 200 meters between 800 meter intervals to get my heart rate back down to where it needs to be to start the next interval. Recently, I have only been jogging 100 meters to reach this value.
Ryan Dolan
Certified Triathlon Coach
Ironman Triathlete
1st Men 30-34, 2002 Yuba Olympic Distance Triathlon
"A couple weeks ago I did a 5 hour brick (4hr. ride 1 hr. run). I ended up throwing in some 20 minute cruise intervals on the ride. I couldn't believe how good I felt running after I got off my bike. I was able to sustain a fast pace without losing control of my heart rate. I typically swim an hour every morning, run at lunch and ride for 2 hours in the evenings. Before I took optygen I was so much more tired as a result of this training schedule. Since I have been on the supplement I feel much more fresh. I roll out of bed each day feeling GREAT and recovered. I try to pay attention to my body and resting heart rate so that I can ensure that I recover adequately and don't over train. Since I have been taking Optygen my heart rate recovers much faster that I feel like I can do more then I have ever done before. I have a hill near my house where I do intervals on the bike. My times are dropping about .30 secs a week on Optygen with the same heart rate output."
Jared Allen
Ironman Triathlete
"I felt as though my aerobic/anaerobic threshold is elevated. During Ironman Utah, I kept waiting for the bonk to come and it never did. I have been taking Optygen approximately 6 weeks now, and my perception is that if an athlete trains intensely and wisely Optygen will enhance both performance and recovery."
Dave Ference
2001 Inside Triathlon All American
2nd Overall 2002 Ironman Utah (non-pro)
After coming back from an IT Band injury early this season (which resulted in 12 weeks of no running); I was able to still run a sub 19 minute 5k at the 2nd annual 2002 Cinco de Triathlon. My legs were a little sore, but my lungs felt great...I attribute that to Optygen!"
Eddie Hill, M.S. Ed.
18th 2002 Ironman Utah
Optygen's benefits were a steady progression for me; taking about 10-14 days before I noticed the significant performance enhancements. Now I wouldn't train without it. I am training at a much higher training volume, but the largest change for me is seen in my heart rate. Within seconds of cresting climbs my HR drops into the 90's. I am very enthusiastic about the upcoming Triathlon season with Optygen!
Anthony Johnson
1st 2002 Xterra Richmond (World Championships Qualifier)
Gollnick was the fastest US woman at the 2004 Ironman Hawaii World Championships. Her first experience with First Endurance was following the 2004 Wildflower ½ Ironman where she took 2nd. I took a serving of Ultragen following the race and was really impressed with the flavor and consistency of the product. It went down really smooth, where other drinks are hard to swallow. I was amazed on the following day realizing this was the least sore I had ever been following a ½ Ironman. Gollnick later found equally impressive results with her use of Optygen and EFS. A car crash left me sidelined for three weeks before Coeur d'Alene, I started using Optygen at that point and can honestly say that it helped me get through the stress of the accident and the intense training I had to put in. I went on to place second at the race thanks in large part to Optygen's ability to aid my body in dealing with stress.
"I consistently used Optygen and MultiV for 12 weeks leading up to my Ironman win in Louisville and turned in a PR of 9:23. Without question First Endurance offers athletes some of the finest and most effective supplements available. Quite simply-THESE PRODUCTS WORK!"
Heather Gollnick
5x Ironman Champion
2nd 2006 Ironman Arizona
2nd 2006 Ironman Coeur d'Alene
1st 2007 Iroman Arizona
1st 2007 Iroman Louisville
1st 2008 Pucon 70.3
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Many would consider Lovato as the next US Ironman Star. He has all the tools to become a champion in Hawaii and has proved with his 9th and 17th place finishes that he has the toughness to finish with the best. Already an Ironman champion Lovato is poised to put in his best season yet. "I have been really impressed with the First Endurance products. This year, I had to immediately ramp up to a 32 hour training week and I am amazed at how good I feel. Since I started all the products at the same time, its difficult to tell which is giving me the most benefit, but one thing is for certain. I normally don't feel this good with this much training. Besides their unmatched performance, I really enjoy the flavor and consistency of the First Endurance products."
"Last summer I had the opportunity to do an extreme exercise test in high heat and humidity. My goal was to determine my exact needs during competition. I used EFS, and received A+ marks on all my electrolyte replacement. This drink has everything I need to keep my system in balance while racing in Hawaii.
Many folks have told me that when I hit the mid-thirties, my body was going to stop recovering as well as it did when I was younger. For the past three years, I have been using Ultragen after every hard workout, and I have to say that I am recovering better than I did in my twenties. Part of the reason for this improved recovery is that Ultragen has every necessary component to rebuild my body; the other part is that it's just so easy to use: it mixes fast, it goes down easy, and it's totally portable! As long as I'm racing, I'll continue to use Ultragen on a daily basis.
MultiV has been a part of my daily nutritional routine for the past three years. Despite all the rigorous training I do, and the strain I put on my body, I have not been worn down or sick one time since taking this product. To have such a great blend of all the essential vitamins and minerals in just three pills is not only convenient, it's crucial to staying healthy throughout the Ironman training build.
In the three years I've raced Ironman Arizona, I have notched a first, a second, and a third place. Success at an early race like this requires a short, but focused winter build-up. In the ten or twelve weeks I spend preparing for this event, one consistent element in my routine is taking Optygen. I find it gives me that extra edge in handling the stresses of an Ironman build.
Everyone has their special treat they add to the special needs bag in an Ironman. I have now found my new special treat: PreRace! This supplement is probably the best method of staving off the central fatigue that can be so detrimental to performance late in the marathon. With a scoop of PreRace beforehand, and a scoop during the event, there is very little chance of losing focus. "
Michael Lovato
2x Ironman Champion
1st 2006 Ironman Arizona
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As a rookie Pro everyone new he had the talent to race with the best, last year he proved it by winning the Xterra US National Title and finishing an impressive 3rd at Worlds. Middaugh posted the fastest bike and run splits in the same race twice in 2004 (Keystone & Xterra Nationals). Both times he was training with Optygen and Ultragen and racing using EFS. Using Optygen in my training, I have noticed that I am able to hold my top end for longer. I have always been a strong runner, but in triathlon I usually go too hard on the bike. With Optygen I am able to maintain a strong run pace even after hammering the bike. I used EFS on the bike and run. I got stronger and stronger as the race went on and felt unstoppable on the run.
Josiah Middaugh
-2007 Xterra National Champion
-2005 Xterra National Champion
-2004 Xterra National Champion
-2005 1/2 Ironman National Champion
-2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 Snowshoe National Champion
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A Collegiate runner and swimmer gave Greg the foundation to become a great Triathlete. At 25 years old, Greg is one of the US's top young guns that look to dominate the Triathlon sceen for the next 10 years. Greg uses to assure he gets the most out of every training session. For ITU, Olympic and 70.3 distances racing its critical Greg gets the most out of every workout, he relies on Optygen, Ultragen, EFS and Multi-V to assure he's healthy and properly fueled.
"Since I started using First Endurance's full line of products, my workouts have been better, my recovery is also much improved, and my entire quality of life has been greatly enhanced. I can train harder than ever and have extra energy left over to recover for the next day's workouts AND to enjoy myself. The EFS sports drink is perfect for training nutrition because it supplies me with all the energy and nutrients that get depleted during training, plus it tastes great!"
Greg Remaly
-1st 2005 Wilkes Barre Triathlon
-1st 2006 Memphis in May
-1st 2004 Memphis in May
-4th 2006 Wildflower Triathlon
-1st 2004 NYC ITU Continental Cup Triathlon
-1st 2004 Scott Tinley's Dirty Adventures Triathlon
Kim has been using the First Endurance products for over three years with great success. She is the US National Long-Course champion and the top US Pro female at the 2005 Ironman Hawaii Championships. At 32 years old Kim is just starting to find her stride. Her top finishes over the last two years has made her one of the US top threats for a podium spot in Kona. Kim relies on all the First Endurance products to keep her fueled for the demands of Ironman Training. The First Endurance products assure Kim recovers from her long grueling training sessions so she gets stronger and faster.
"After researching the formula of several multivitamins, I decided to give MultiV a try. After a few months of taking MultiV, I have noticed a tremendous difference in my overall health. I am recovering faster, performing at a higher level, and avoiding illness that often results when I am training hard. I definitely plan on taking MultiV throughout my career."
Kim Loeffler
-1st 2006 Long-Course National Champion
-1st 2006 Musselman Triathlon
-1st US Pro (8th overall) 2005 Hawaii Ironman
-1st US Pro (2nd overall) 2005 Ironman Lake Placid
Seth is a young superstar in the making with many years experience. He started young and is still getting faster each and every season. Seth will race Olympic, Xterra and 70.3 distance. The demands of training for the sports and three different distances put a lot of demand on Seth which is why he relies on all the First Endurance products.
"First endurance products have helped me train and recover at a much higher level than any other nutrition combination. My quality and quantity of racing and training has increased dramatically."
Seth Wealing
-2006 USAT Triathlete of the Year
-2006 Xterra National Champion
-2006 Xterra Points Series Champion
-US Pro Triathlon National Champion
-2X University Games Silver Medalist
-Multiple Top 10 finishes in World Cup ITU
After a successful collegiate running career, Tom focused primarily on the marathon, culminating in 2000 with a 19th place finish in the Olympic Trials Marathon. In 2002 Tom changed my focus to duathlon. Tome has used the First Endurance products since 2004 and progressed as a professional to finish 2004 ranked 7th in the world in ITU Duathlon and 2005 ranked 13h in the world in long course duathlon. Tom relies on all of the First Endurance products for his Duathlon training and racing.
"Since beginning with First Endurance products I have been able to take my training to a new level. I am able to train at a higher volume and intensity without getting too run down. It is clear that First Endurance is focused on endurance athletes and their ability to train."
Tom Jeffrey
-1st 2006 Powerman Alabama (US Pro National Championships)
-1st 2005 Powerman Alabama (US Pro National Championships)
-1st 2005 3Sports Duathlon
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