We were so happy to be back at Big Sugar Classic and the Marine Corps Marathon as official on-course nutrition sponsors. It was great to be a part of these events to provide our all natural athletic fuel and meet the cyclists and runners who were competing. As always we love to meet new Maple
Ted and Laura King recently competed in the UCI Gravel World Championships in Belgium and took the time to answer fueling and other questions before and after they represented the USA in the men’s and women’s elite races. Pre – Race Questions With Ted and Laura King Q: What are you most excited about going
We know, we know, the Bourbon Barrel Aged Maple Syrup is so good we just want to slurp it up straight from the packet. But if you can contain yourself to not immediately consume all of it, or hide it behind the old cereal boxes in the back of your pantry from your loved ones,
The King Challenge represents the positivity of family, place, and community. Read why UnTapped co-founder Ted King is eager for this beautiful fall ride. Once summer is officially in the rearview mirror, cyclists look to wind things down into the fall. It was a previous chapter of my life in which I helped establish the
photo credit: Marathon Foto By Linnae O’Neil – UnTapped Community Manager, seasoned marathoner, and maple enthusiast. There are countless benefits to fueling with real food – simple ingredients that are easy to digest, naturally occurring minerals and antioxidants, and versatility when looking to have variation in snacks and fueling. The malleability of UnTapped’s all-natural product
It’s fitting that my first Birkie experience was on two fat tires rather than two skinny skis. I’d guess most people who line up amid the throngs of competitors for their first Birkie are taking part in the nordic ski race. The fat bike race is wildly popular by fat bike race standards, but is
photo credit: Marathon Foto As an elite marathon runner, I’ve experienced firsthand the highs and soul-crushing lows of long-distance running. One of the biggest challenges I’ve faced is figuring out how to fuel my body properly to avoid “bonking” – that dreaded moment when you feel like you’ve hit a wall and just can’t go
Running the Vermont 100 90 miles and 16 hours into the Vermont 100, I switched on my headlamp as the dirt road I’d been running up turned into a steep, rock-littered trail. Though I felt a pang of disappointment–it had been my goal to finish before dark–the overwhelming emotions were calmness, awe, and a delirious
Sports Nutrition Labels and Quality Control UnTapped CEO Doug Brown Chats with Ultra Coach Jason Koop In light of recent controversy around sports nutrition labels and credibility, ultra-running Coach Jason Koop hosted CEO and co-founder Doug Brown of UnTapped – the all natural athletic fuel company – on his podcast The KoopCast. Brown started the
Checking In with Ben Ogden After The First Big Training Block of The Summer Summer training for cross country skiing is somewhat unique – you’re training for an endurance sport that you really cannot do in the off season. For runners and cyclists, it’s always possible to run or bike in some capacity, with adjustments
The burgers and dogs are on the grill, your friends are flip-flopping their way through your house, and you’re reaching into your pantry for… your favorite athletic fuel? I know, I know – but stay with me here for a minute. When fueling for a run or a bike ride, we keep it simple here
A pre-race update from UnTapped athlete Lila Gaudrault Why and how Lila started running longer distances and how she is training and fueling for the Vermont 100 in July. Check back in later this summer for a post-race update! In my first few years of running, most races followed a similar pattern. Whether I was