Articles
THE EVOLUTION OF HIGH-CARB FUELING
By Dr. Luke Bucci, PhD
Dr. Luke Bucci breaks down the latest research and explains how to maximize carbohydrate fueling without destroying your GI tract.
LIFE vs TRAINING vs RACING
With Shannon Koch
After winning gold in the crit and road race, Master’s Nats double champ Shannon Koch took time out of her busy schedule to discuss the highlights and lowlights of her 2024 season.
How To Prevent & Relieve Muscle Cramps Through Science
By Dr. Luke Bucci, PhD
Learn how we use the latest scientific research in order to actually prevent dehydration cramps, not just treat them once they occur.
Latest Research: The Proven Performance of OptygenHP
By Dr. Luke Bucci, PhD
Dr. Luke Bucci lays out the latest research on the ingredients that are unique to OptygenHP's formula – ashwagandha and Senactiv® (which is a blend of adaptogens) – along with a kicker: beta-alanine.
The Ideal Carbohydrate for Endurance
By Dr. Luke Bucci, PhD
Cyclic Cluster Dextrin is easier to digest & burn, and helps your body absorb other critical nutrients. It even reduces the effects of mental fatigue during exercise and increases time to exhaustion.
The Right Way to Use Carbs for Optimal Training and Racing
By Jennifer Kurtz, PhD, CISSN, CSCS, EP-C
Jennifer Kurtz dispels some of the confusion around carbs, avoiding too little and too much to find that perfect middle ground of enough.
Top Five Triathlon Training Mistakes
By Josiah Middaugh - 15x XTERRA National Champion
To help any aspiring triathletes and provide a refresher to vets looking to refine their game (these comments don’t only apply to beginners), I’ve written down some of the most common mistakes I see triathletes make – or that I’ve made myself!
High-Carb Fueling on the WorldTour
By Larry Warbasse
Learn how fueling has evolved at cycling’s highest level and how the WorldTour pros are maximizing their carbs during the hardest days on the bike.
PROJECT ECHELON: SERVICE, CYCLING, COMMUNITY
With Eric Hill, Project Echelon Co-Founder & Racing Director
Normally, when we announce a partnership with an athlete or team, we’d come in hot with stoke and hype. With Project Echelon, it’s a little different – it’s more like privileged humility for the opportunity to support PE’s mission.
ELECTROLYTES: THE BALANCING ACT FOR OPTIMAL PERFORMANCE
By Jeff Rocco, MD
Dr. Jeff Rocco breaks down each of the five electrolytes, summarizing what they do, how they’re lost, and what happens when you’re deficient in them.
Salubrious Gelato in the Italian Alps
By Larry Warbasse, Decathlon–AG2R La Mondiale Team
In his latest missive from the WorldTour, Larry is once again at altitude – but in very different circumstances: enjoying a rest day at 6k.
EFS UPDATE – MEETING MODERN DEMANDS
By Dr. Luke Bucci, PhD
The new EFS is here, and its architect – our own Dr. Luke Bucci – wrote up a quick intro to explain what was changed and what stayed the same.