How to Fuel

Tadej Pogačar is spearheading an era of performance unlike anything we've ever seen. Between his extraordinary power numbers and incredible climbing records, everyone wants to know — what's Tadej fueling with?

Among other pro athletes, three-time Tour winner and current World Champion Tadej Pogačar has been downing a mysterious, dark drink immediately after finishing a race. This is what it is.

Every stage of this year's Tour has come down to seconds. That kind of racing isn't an accident. It's the byproduct of a fueling arms race that's changed the game. Here's what the Tour's fastest teams are actually eating out there.

Just a decade ago, 60 grams of carbs an hour was considered the upper end of fueling. Now it's not even the minimum in the WorldTour peloton. Here's what the world's best are actually eating to survive three weeks of racing at the Tour.

The Tour doesn't just crown the world's best cyclist every July. It stress-tests the limits of human fueling. This is what the last decade taught us.

Every July, the Tour becomes the world's best nutrition lab. Watching teams fuel at the Tour changes how you think about your own training. Here is what we've learned from the fastest riders on the planet.

Energy chews can be a useful tool for marathon runners. Chews solve some of the fueling problems athletes face through variety in texture, flavor format, delivery, and portion size. This guide covers the best options for marathon runners, how to use them across all 26.2 miles, and where they fit in your race-day fueling plan.

Creatine is one of the few supplements with decades of research behind it and a list of proven performance benefits. The question most people get stuck on isn't whether to take it — it's how much. This guide breaks down the dosage based on training, goals, weight, and points you to the best options.

What's the best electrolyte powder for endurance athletes? It depends — on how long you're out, how much you sweat, and whether you want your bottle to carry carbs or just electrolytes. This guide breaks down the science, compares top options across sodium levels and use cases, and helps you find the right fit.

After one of my recent workouts, I figured that it cost me $36 in product. That's not reasonable. Here's how to plan your next workout so you can still fuel high-carb and not break the bank.

Fueling with energy chews gives you more control: smaller doses, easier to rotate flavors, and optional caffeine exactly when you need it. This guide breaks down how they work, which ones are worth carrying, and how to pick the right one for your next long day.

Something we've learned is that creatine isn't just for gym bros. See how daily creatine can improve cognitive function, improve your mood, and enhance overall endurance performance.

Sugar-free electrolyte powders are one of the simplest upgrades you can make to your hydration setup. Electrolytes, without the extra sugar that can clash with your fueling plan, simplify your formula. This guide breaks it down and matches the right products to what you need.

You probably know Cody Bare from behind the camera. At Cruel Jewel — 56 miles, 16,000 feet of climbing, one of the hardest 50-milers in the country — he won in 12:02. This is how he fueled it.

As a pro triathlete and triathlon coach, one thing Jenny Fletcher relays to every athlete: the swim, the bike, and the run will challenge you — but nutrition will make or break you. Here, she breaks down exactly how to fuel so you can make the most of race day.

From the World Tour to diversifying into a multi-sport athlete, Mike Woods shares what the transition has been like, the changes he's made, and how he fuels for it all.

Carb loading isn't complicated, but most runners still get it wrong. They wait too long, underestimate the numbers, or try to hit all those carbs through food alone. The right drink mix makes the math and practice manageable — high carbs, easy digestion, no surprises on race morning.

The workout gets the credit. But what you do in the 30 minutes after it determines whether that work actually sticks. Here's how to capitalize on your training.

Most athletes don't fail in training because they're not fit enough. They fail because they're not fueled enough. That's the core idea behind the 1-1-2-3 Method — a simple fueling framework developed by Greg Mueller, High Performance Director at Podium Racing and one of the most credentialed triathlon coaches in the country.

If your gut lining is compromised, you're not getting what you're paying for. Fix the gut, and everything else works better — from recovery and sleep to performance and resilience.

We've had fueling plans from marathons, ultras, and mountain bike races – but what does the prep look like for an elite 10 miler? Cole Sprout takes us through his routine and experience at the Cherry Blossom 10miler, aka the US National Champs this year.

Amacx is one of the most trusted and dominant fueling brands in Europe. Now, it's finding its place across the world and variety of sports. Here's how to use their lineup for optimal fueling.

The science is clear: 90g carbs per hour is the threshold that separates the pack. Here's how multiple transportable carbohydrates work, which products get you there, and how to train your gut to actually absorb it on race day.

Everyone talks about carbs per hour, but there's one thing that actually unlocks performance. Coach and ultrarunner David Roche breaks down why hydration is the most critical aspect of endurance performance — and how to stop getting it wrong.