UnTapped Blog

Becoming an Adaptive Athlete 

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

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Fatherhood & Racing Unbound XL

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

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Lapierre & Carta Crush Cocodona 250

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

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UnTapped Introduces Bulk Energy “Gel”

UnTapped Maple is delighted to announce the offering of their all natural energy “gels” now in a 16-serving bulk bottle. Paired with a refillable flask, consumers can now cut down on single-use waste and refill from bulk UnTappeds as needed for any adventure. In an effort to become more eco-friendly and reduce unnecessary plastic and

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Tapping Into Your Potential

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

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UnTapped Welcomes Allie Ostrander

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

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UnTapped Maple and Team Birkie Announce Partnership for 2023 Program

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

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Chef Matthew Accarrino’s Ride to One Million

Life is perpetual motion, something known quite well to Chef Matthew Accarrino. From his hometown of San Francisco, his restaurant SPQR has collected many Michelin stars over the years, just as Matthew has received a dozen years of accolades for his work in the kitchen. But it doesn’t stop there, he’s a race winning cyclist

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Salted Cocoa + Almond Chunky Chip Cookies

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

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Kikkan’s Nordic Marathon Tips

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

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