

Carbohydrate Loading Done Right-Part 1
Edit October 2022: It's now thought the "draining" process involved with carb loading isn't needed. I've chosen to include it as it's a question we're commonly asked. If I were to ask 10 people what they think carb-loading consists of, I’m willing to bet a 12-month subscription to the Backcountry Fuel Box that 9 out of 10 people would guess it consists of eating a big bowl of pasta the night before a big athletic feat. Though 12-months to the BFB may be the best gift I coul

Fueled by a Pastry
Introduction Pop-tarts are the epitome of junk food, aren’t they? A white-flour based crust that leaves behind a white residue on your fingers making it look more like you just finished up an intense game of pool rather than having breakfast. They're lathered with a thick crust made from sugar so hefty even a turtle would be envious of its structure. Oh, it doesn't stop there. The "fruit" filling is more like a spackle you'd slather around the drywall patch in that fixer