It seems like everyone is hung up on sugar- should you eat it, should you not? Does it make food better or worse? Is it hiding like the boogeyman in our packaged foods, waiting to send us into a metabolic spiral? Personally, we think sugar gets a bad rap. While it is true that you should enjoy all of life’s wonders in moderation, sugar may be one of the single greatest tools to support your performance. Carbohydrates are one of the 3 major macronutrients, and they happen to be your body and brain’s primary source of fuel. Many endurance athletes likely intuitively understand this relationship...

Author: Skratch Labs Founder & Sports Physiologist, Dr. Allen Lim Photos from: Stoked Wax, Isabela Zawistowska, TC Bukowski, Lucas Marshal, and Skratch Labs When preparing to do your best at the crag, at a comp or for a hard training session, it goes without saying that proper food and drink is a critical piece of the puzzle. But, as much of an emphasis as athletes put on what to eat and drink, I often see them making even bigger mistakes with when they consume their food and hydration. Those mistakes can manifest in a host of negative consequences that range the gamut from up-chucking ...