Just in time for warmer days ahead, UnTapped all natural athletic fuel company releases two new varieties of their Mapleaid drink mix. Lime and Maple are the newest additions to their organic limited ingredient hydration line, with 80 calories and 250 mg of sodium per serving. Lime Mapleaid contains lime juice, maple syrup and sea
As a highly experienced endurance athlete and sports physiologist, I have been intrigued by the recent discussion surrounding the “Carbohydrate Revolution” sweeping the pro peloton. Just kidding. I don’t know much about anything, certainly not endurance, physiology or the pro peloton. That said, as one of the owners of a carbohydrate company, and an infrequent rider of
UnTapped is proud to announce that cross country ski racer, Ben Ogden, joined their roster of athletes for the 2024 season. While the 23-year-old Vermont native competes on the World Cup through the winter season, he maintains Vermont as a home base for his ample training. Ogden grew up skiing with the Stratton Mountain Club
INGREDIENTS: ● 2 cinnamon sticks ● 2 pieces Lemon peel (for garnish) ● 2 1″ pieces fresh ginger, peeled and sliced thinly ● juice of one lemon ● 16 oz boiling water ● 2 ounces favorite bourbon (plus more, if you wish) ● 2 Tbsp UnTapped Maple ● a pinch of sea salt DIRECTIONS: Into
UnTapped co-founder Ted King rides his bike a lot. But one day, one ride, one event stands above the rest. Here, Ted explains his favorite ride of the year. For the past thirteen years, when you flip my calendar to October, the third Saturday of the month has a big circle around it. That day
With a blanket of snow on much of the country and temperatures often dipping below freezing, it’s not uncommon to lose inspiration this time of year. It feels easier to reach for a mug of hot chocolate than your winter training gear! We’re lucky to have a team of hard charging Maple Fanatics who have
Running during the winter can be a challenge, not only because snow can make roads and trails treacherous, but those cold mornings and early sunsets can also contribute to difficulties motivating. Despite all of the obstacles we may see when it comes to winter running with the right mindset, gear, and tricks of the trade
Hello, and welcome to winter! If you’re a snow enthusiast like me, the winter brings a chance to spend time outside, gliding on the snow, enjoying the crisp winter air, and the opportunity to challenge your body and mind in the full-body sport of cross-country skiing. A highlight for many skiers during the season is
In late June I asked my colleague Aliza “Hypothetically, how quickly could someone train for a marathon?” We were wrapping up the final details of providing some of the on-course nutrition for the 47th Marine Corps Marathon (MCM) and I apparently was not thinking clearly. The hypothetical piece of my question was quickly forgotten and
Hydration pack or no hydration pack, that is the question. That’s a very common question ahead of gravel races, as are those revolving around aerobars and tire pressure. UnTapped co-founder and gravel racer Ted King here and I’d like to have a chat on the first of these topics; namely, how to work through the
It takes a lifetime of dedication in the kitchen to earn a single Michelin star. To earn ten consecutive Michelin stars is something that boggles the mind. Chef Matthew Accarrino of SPQR in San Francisco has done exactly that, recently notching his tenth star. This is a testament to his hard work and meticulous dedication
So you’ve got your hands on a gravel bike and a friend convinced you that you should join them on a gravel ride — or maybe even a race. Given the booming popularity of gravel cycling, this scenario is happening all the more often. What isn’t necessarily happening is that friend giving you the tips