Tobias Müller invites us to the table. What’s on the menu isn’t a lavish feast, but a heated debate. Is the current “high-carb” trend in endurance sports a curse or a blessing? Jan van Berkel, a former professional triathlete, is critical of a trend that has long since taken hold in elite sports. As a staunch low-carb advocate and coach, he doesn’t trust the sugar wave. Yours truly takes a slightly more nuanced view. At the highest level — whether in cycling, triathlon, cross-country skiing, or running — generous amounts of carbs lead to better performance. Read the full text in the PDF:




