The Carb Conspiracy: Why Your “Performance” Fuel Is Making You Slower (and Sicker) After 35
Two Saturdays ago, Rollfast coach Matt Tanner was taking 10-minute pulls at 350 watts on an 80-mile loop, fueled by just three LMNT drinks and two dates. This wasn't luck—it was metabolic plasticity in action. This post, inspired by Dr. Andrew Koutnik's groundbreaking research, challenges the conventional carb-loading dogma. Discover why your "performance" fuel might be making you slower and sicker after 35, and how
The Day Everything Clicked: My Longevity Audit Results at 52
At 52, Rollfast coach Matt Tanner thought he was doing everything right — until a training camp breakdown and an E. coli infection exposed the hidden truths in his bloodwork. This is the story of his comeback, driven by data-backed protocol changes that redefined his definition of "optimal." Discover why "normal" isn't enough for masters athletes, how a personalized Longevity Audit uncovers the real reasons