Blog – Carbs Fuel

Carbs Fuel Community Highlight: How Alex Bowden Fueled Unbound 200

June 04, 2026

In preparation for Unbound, Alex spent much of his time dialing in his nutrition and diabetes plan. Even with diabetes, Alex’s fueling plan still involved targeting 120 grams of carbohydrate...

Fueling for UNBOUND Gravel

May 21, 2026

Imagine exercising for over 10 hours. For some this is unfathomable, for others this is just another day in the office (professionals and elites). In fact, some (mere mortals like...

Impacts of the Heat on Fueling and Hydration: Part 2

May 14, 2026

In part 2 of this blog, we interviewed Chris Lowe (MS, BS) to provide you tangible take-aways and steps to take with your fueling and hydration while exercising in the...

Impacts of the Heat on Fueling and Hydration: Part 1

May 01, 2026

As a result of the heat, there is an alteration of the relative proportion of carbohydrate and fat utilized during exercise. In part 1 of this blog, we will discuss...

Vanessa Fraser: Taking Carbs Fuel to the Track

March 18, 2026

“Initially, continuing on was very easy. I had a storybook collegiate career where I just kept improving every single year. I did five years at Stanford and every year I...

Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S): What It Is and How to Prevent It

January 23, 2026

What do Veronica Ewers, Mary Cain, Lionel Sanders, and Jake Riley have in common besides being at the top level of their sports? They have faced the challenges associated with...

What’s Fueling Lizzy – Introducing Carbs’ Cyclocross Star

January 15, 2026

Lizzy Gunsalus is an energizer. Whether it is on the cyclo-cross course or in the classroom, the 22-year-old is a proud presence in whatever room she is, buzzing with energy...

Marathon Fueling Guide

November 20, 2025

A simple guide with a series of considerations to help you develop a fueling plan before and during your marathon so that you can have the best marathon experience possible...

Fueling During the Off-Season Pt. 2

November 13, 2025

For part two, we chat with Claire Shorenstein (MS, RD, CSSD) and Chris Lowe (MS, BS), both professionals in the sports nutrition space. They provide insights on approaching off-season fueling...

Fueling During the Off-Season Pt.1

November 06, 2025

In part one, we chat with Carbs Fuel athletes for insight into how they fuel during their off-season training.

The sugar fueling Big Sugar: How Carbs Fuel supports the Life Time Grand Prix ambitions of pro gravel racers

October 17, 2025

The Life Time Grand Prix wraps up on Saturday with the Big Sugar Classic and Carbs Fuel has numerous athletes lining up to close their seasons with a bang.

How to unlock cycling for more women (with or without a bike boyfriend)

October 10, 2025

Written and reported by Logan Jones-Wilkins It took Laini Ritsch a decade to get to the finish line of the Green Mountain Stage Race in first place overall. That...