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
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
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
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
Lentine Alexis @lentinealexis, is back! Well, she never actually left as she bounced between the kitchen and the outdoors. This chef, author, and former professional athlete delivers another mouth watering recipe is Lentine’s “cookie best friend. This one is mine. And this one is likely to be yours too!” she says. “These chunky, satisfying cookies are
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
About Maxine: Maxine is a thru-hiker, runner, and plant-based athlete. Originally from New Jersey, she hiked the Appalachian Trail in 2018 and then went on to hike over 8,000 miles of America’s long trails. In 2022, Maxine completed the Continental Divide Trail, finishing up the Triple Crown of thru-hiking, a feat only 525 people have
PC: Tom Gaudrault
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
Lindsey Herman, originally from New Mexico, moved to Gunnison to attend Western Colorado University and compete as an alpine skier. After a significant ski crash that led to knee surgery in 2017, Herman shifted her focus to trail running. Now she works at her alma mater and is in charge of advancement for the entire