How to Fuel

Not all carbs are created equal. Here’s what you need to know about the different types fueling today’s elite athletes.

What if the difference between a subpar race and a breakthrough day isn't just your training, but how you fuel in the final week? This is how pros fuel for peak performance when it matters most.

Getting ready to chase an FKT up high? Here’s everything I learned about fueling at altitude — from the science behind why your body rebels above 15k feet to the exact snacks I packed for summit day. Because you can’t run to 19,431 feet on vibes alone.

Two-time Olympic triathlon medalist Beth Potter shares her race-tested nutrition secrets for dominating short-course racing.

Master the fourth discipline with proven nutrition strategies from an Olympian and IRONMAN 70.3 Champion.

How cycling’s most controversial supplement is reshaping endurance performance and what the science really shows.

For decades, athletes were limited to 60 g of carbohydrates per hour. Then, researchers discovered something that changed endurance nutrition forever.

Domestiques, Team Cars & the Beautiful Chaos of Takeout at the Tour Featuring the Styrkr Bar50

David Roche has been taking us on a ride with his nutritional and training experimentation as he prepares for the Western States 100. One thing he has made clear is the role that higher-carb nutrition strategies are changing the game...but could they also be changing training altogether?

This hybrid sport is the fastest-growing fitness competition globally, with races in 11 countries and over 30 cities.

Nicole van der Kaay is back, sharing some insight into her fueling strategy that powered her to a debut 70.3 win. Check out how she's adapting her fueling to meet the varying demands of triathlon.

Just as your training changes from one season to the next, your nutrition strategy needs to adjust as well. The solid foundation of fueling habits you've built through winter becomes the launchpad for a targeted fueling plan to match the intensity and heat of summer.

Cramping is an unfortunately common phenomenon in endurance sports that can sideline your big training day or limit your strong finish in a race. There are a few tips and tricks we want to share with you so you can stop cramping from stopping you.

If you are using gels (or are new to gels), I've been noticing that Real Food Gels are trending right now. From complex flavors to ease on the GI system, here's what you should know about real food-based gels.

The science of carb-loading has dramatically changed over the years. See how we can leverage today's advanced fueling products alongside meal planning to effectively "carboload" leading into key events.

Fresh off big wins at both the Rattlesnake in Texas and the opening stage at Redlands Classic, Joe Laverick shares his insight on the differences between fueling for big gravel races and multi-day road events. After putting these strategies to the test in back-to-back wins, Joe shares the real-world lessons that could make or break your next race.

The Cocodona 250 is as daunting as it is magnificent—a test of endurance through desert heat, Sedona’s red rocks, and Flagstaff’s mountain air. But what does it really take to fuel a body for 250 grueling miles?

While David Roche is known as the poster child for experimentation with carbs and training, he shares clear, evidence-based tips to consider when shaping your fueling plan. From calculating hydration needs to hitting your fueling targets, here’s how he approaches building a marathon-distance strategy.

If you’re an endurance athlete looking to fuel smarter, Sarah Sturm has some insights you’ll want to hear. This gravel and mountain bike pro has been secretly training and racing with Tailwind’s new High Carb Fuel – and let’s just say, she’s a big fan.

New Zealand’s Nicole van der Kaay shares her thoughts on fueling for the specific demands of short course triathlon with The Feed. Off the back of a hugely successful March, one that saw her take gold in the Oceania Sprint Triathlon Championships and a podium at the Ocean Triathlon Championships, we are thrilled to share her insight.

Changing fueling standards have contributed to a wave of performance breakthroughs. Speaking of breakthroughs, let David Roche tell you about the performance revolution and how Tailwind High Carb is playing a part in it.

No two race nutrition plans look exactly alike — and no race goes exactly to plan. This spring, Justin Riele and Chelsea Sodaro hit two different 70.3 start lines with two different fueling strategies. Here's what they used, what went sideways, and what worked.

Bobby Julich is back with another piece sharing the stories behind his worst bonks ever. This isn't a highlight reel by any means, but rather an example of what the old-school mindset around fueling cost him... and can cost you.

A few months back, we shared the revolutionary new products from FitBiomics that are changing the way we view probiotic supplements. Today, we are going to dive in on what has become my (Matt's) most impactful supplement discovery of 2025.