About Gatebreak Endurance
We believe in breaking down barriers to athletic achievement.
We bridge the gap between sports science and practical endurance performance. We translate cutting-edge research into actionable nutrition and training strategies, empowering athletes to make data-driven decisions that help them run past the wall, challenge their previous best, and tackle their most ambitious goals. Newcomers and seasoned competitors welcomed!
Our Approach
Training Tools
We develop practical tools and calculators specifically designed for endurance athletes, helping you plan and execute your training more effectively.
Plan Your TrainingKnowledge Sharing
Through our journal entries and guides, we share experiences and insights to help you navigate common training challenges and race day scenarios.
Read the Endurance JournalAbout the Author
Hi, I'm Alex - the endurance athlete and nutrition researcher behind Gatebreak Endurance.
After over a decade as a software engineer building systems for millions of users, I discovered that the analytical and coaching approaches used in designing systems and mentoring developers translate directly to endurance performance. What started with curiosity about persistence hunting and the metabolic strategies of the Tarahumara has evolved into serious academic study of sports nutrition and exercise physiology.
I take "gatebreaking" to heart. While training for ultramarathons, I'm pursuing graduate-level education in sports nutrition through intensive self-study—using the same textbooks and research that inform registered dietitians and sports scientists. This combination of technical background, racing experience, and deep nutritional knowledge allows me to translate complex research into practical strategies.
My approach is data-driven but grounded in real experience. I conduct 'n=1' self-studies to test protocols on myself first, whether it's fueling strategies for long trail runs or recovery nutrition after intense training blocks.
Whether you're tackling your first marathon or preparing for ultra-distances, I'm here to partner with you, build accountability, and share evidence-based guidance that optimizes your performance and helps you reach your endurance goals.
