A chilled air brushes by as I sit on my portable stool getting ready for the first runs of the day. Three pairs of GS skis lie beside me, deliberately placed in order by run number that my serviceman Heinz has laid out in anticipation. Heavy squalls have been drifting in and out through the
Hayward WI, September 12th, 2023 – UnTapped, the premier provider of maple-based athletic fuel, is thrilled to announce its partnership with the American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation (ABSF) as the official fuel and hydration sponsor. This partnership exemplifies UnTapped’s commitment to supporting endurance athletes and promoting healthy, natural fueling options for peak performance. The American Birkebeiner
At 2AM the other Saturday I laid back on the ground, turned off my headlamp and watched the meteor shower. My preparations were done. I had triple checked my gear. My caffeine headache was easing after my first cup of coffee in 48 hours. I was ready for her to arrive, but without any cell
Don Muchow is a type diabetic ultra endurance athlete and Ironman finisher. He holds the record for the fastest run across Texas and is the first (and so far, only) person to run 2761 miles from Disneyland to Walt Disney World. I’ve had Type 1 diabetes for over 50 years now, and I’ve been training
It’s 8:58AM on Saturday, June 10th. My heart is racing. In two minutes, our three women team made up of myself, Cecili, and Morgan, along with 161 other boats, will begin the 260 mile journey from San Marcos, TX to the Gulf. We know a lot of what we will encounter along the way- rapids,
UnTapped co-founder, Ted King, recently went for a very long bike ride. A nearly 750 mile bike ride, in fact. His goal, however, was the 2,700 mile Tour Divide, a self-supported bikepacking race from Banff, Alberta, Canada to Antelope Wells, New Mexico at the border of the United States and Mexico. By not reaching the
About: Annijke (she/her) is an adaptive mountain biker, para off road cyclist, and adaptive athlete. In 2021, Annijke sustained a spinal cord injury during a mountain bike accident. Now, she is back to sports and living as a full time wheelchair user. Outside of loving mountain biking and being outdoors, Annijke also is passionate about making the
We sat down with Ted King and Roger Brown, co-founders of UnTapped, to discuss their experiences as fathers and the unique blend of racing and parenting at Unbound. During our conversation, Ted and Roger shared their perspectives on how fatherhood influenced their racing experiences at Unbound. They spoke about the blend of joy and responsibility
UnTapped athletes Aliza Lapierre and Hannah Carta recently completed the Cocodona 250. A 250 mile foot race that starts in Black Canyon City and ends in Flagstaff Arizona. This point to point course links historic towns, iconic trails as runners get to experience the beauty of the Sonoran desert, the breathtaking red rocks and canyons and
Cole’s Wild Experience Running 346 Miles at TSP Solo Since I entered into ultras in 2013, I had sought to reach my potential. I looked at the approach holistically, starting with perfecting the shorter distances: 50k to 100k. I raced many USATF events and had solid performances but still had a bitter taste in my
UnTapped Maple is proud to announce that Allie Ostrander is joining the UnTapped roster as their newest ambassador. The 26-year-old Seattle-based runner was born in Alaska where she cultivated a love of trails and mountains. Sports have been a part of her life since childhood, as she grew up in a family that has always
WILLISTON, Vermont. (for immediate release) – UnTapped Maple is proud to announce its sponsorship of the Team Birkie, an elite cross country ski team supported by the American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation. “Team Birkie is an institution in cross country ski racing,” described UnTapped co-founder and former NCAA xc ski coach, Andrew Gardner. “There is no