In this highlight clip from our conversation with OFM athletes Bree and Joe Sanders, we dive straight into one of the hottest—and most misunderstood—topics in endurance sports today: the rise of the ultra high–carb fueling movement.

Joe and Peter break down why bike racing, triathlon, and ultrarunning have drastically different metabolic demands. This is why many athletes who are blindly following pro fueling strategies end up with health and performance issues because these strategies are out of context and don’t match their physiology and lifestyle. Furthermore, the Pro Strategies shift them toward carb dependency leaving countless athletes trapped in a cycle of hunger, GI issues, energy issues and plateaued performance. This is a grounded, perspective-resetting look at what real-world fueling should look like for real-world athletes.

Conclusion & Context

This clip is a reminder that performance is about context—not copying what elites do on Instagram or at the front of the peloton. For most athletes juggling work, life, and training, the high-carb, “more is better” approach creates more problems than solutions. Fat adaptation, metabolic flexibility, and a metabolic foundation rooted in nature and evolutionary biology offer a sustainable, powerful alternative. If you’re tired of chasing sugar spikes and wondering why your training doesn’t feel like progress, this conversation points you toward a smarter path.