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
No-Bake Super Seed bar – a new recipe from Lentine Alexis featuring UnTapped maple syrup.
Erik Corbett is a hand cyclist and maple fanatic. Just a few weeks ago he won the Vermont City Marathon for hand cyclists, but it was not his first time on this course. Erik fills us in on his experience at VCM and how his 2024 win came to fruition: “I’ve had an interesting relationship
UnTapped athlete Laura King recently placed 5th at Gravel Locos in Hico, TX. Laura shares how she fueled her day, powering through the heat and humidity, to earn a spot on the podium! I’ve spent half of my career working in sports nutrition with a multitude of brands. I’ve taught clinics regarding implementation of different
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
Doug Brown Formalized as CEO of UnTapped All Natural Athletic Fuel Company All natural athletic fuel company UnTapped based out of Richmond, Vermont, has appointed co-founder Doug Brown as CEO. Brown co-founded UnTapped in 2013 alongside his brother and sugar maker Roger Brown, professional cyclist Ted King, and entrepreneur Andrew Gardener. Doug and Roger Brown