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Fueling Strategies for Endurance Activities: What to Eat on a Long Ride/Run?

Participating in endurance activities like long rides or runs requires careful attention to fueling strategies. 

It’s no secret that Ironman’s 4th element (and some will say the most important one) is the fueling plan and execution. Proper nutrition can significantly impact performance, endurance, and recovery. Let’s explore the importance of fueling during endurance activities and discuss effective dietary choices to optimize your performance. Whether you’re a cyclist, runner, or triathlete, understanding what to eat on a long ride/run will help you maintain energy levels, delay fatigue, and achieve better results. Btw, you should track it (here is an app I built in the past) so you can manage it.

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The Everest Challenge on Wheels – Finding the Best Climbs for Everesting on Your Bike

Everesting is fiendishly simple: Pick any hill, anywhere in the world, and complete repeats of it in a single activity until you climb 8,848m – the equivalent height of Mt Everest.

The Everest Challenge, initially popularized by mountaineers, has now extended its allure to cycling. “Everesting” on your bike involves the formidable task of climbing the equivalent elevation gain of Mount Everest, a staggering 8,848 meters (29,029 feet), in a single ride. To conquer this extraordinary feat, selecting the best climbs becomes paramount. 

In this blog post, we will explore the key factors to consider when searching for the best climbs to Everest on your bike. As a bonus, you can use the script below to search Strava for the best hills in your area.

[Update 1/2026] --> Check the new web app that will help you find the best climb(s) near you.

“fiendishly simple, yet brutally hard.
Everesting is the most difficult climbing challenge in the world.”

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