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Endurance EatsAuthor: Alex Larson
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75: Taking Men's Strava Crowns and Fueling to Win with Laini Bones
Episode 75
Wednesday, 14 October, 2026
What happens when you start taking men's Strava crowns, talking a little smack, and posting the whole thing on Instagram? Apparently, you go from 300 followers to more than 229,000! But there's a lot more to Laini Bones than viral cycling videos, and I couldn't wait to get her on the podcast.In this episode of the Endurance Eats Podcast, I'm joined by Laini Bones, the cyclist behind the hilarious Taking Men's Strava Crowns series and CFO of Carbs Fuel, the company behind one of my favorite affordable 50-gram carbohydrate gels.We talk about how her Strava series unexpectedly took off, what it's like dealing with internet trolls, and why she believes cycling should be fun. But we also get into one of my favorite topics: fueling!Laini shares how she went from running marathons on just one or two gels and barely any water to embracing high-carb fueling and finishing her hardest cycling workouts feeling stronger than when she started. We also get into how she and her husband, Gabe, built Carbs Fuel to make high-carb fueling more accessible and affordable for everyday endurance athletes.And of course, we talk about why missing a workout, ordering takeout, or not following your training plan perfectly doesn't mean you're failing as an athlete.What You'll Learn How Laini's Taking Men's Strava Crowns series went viral and attracted more than 229,000 Instagram followers.Why Strava segments can be a fun way to push yourself without taking competition too seriously.How Laini handles negative comments, internet trolls, and the unexpected pressures of social media fame.Why underfueling left Laini completely exhausted during her marathon-running days.How increasing her carbohydrate intake transformed her cycling workouts and helped her finish strong.Why letting go of a scarcity mindset around sports fuel can change your entire training experience.Resources Mentioned:Laini Bones on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lainibones/?hl=en Laini Bones on Strava: https://strava.app.link/Mx5aaNdx66b Carbs Fuel: https://carbsfuel.com/Fuel Your Training with TrainingPeaksThis season's podcast partner is TrainingPeaks!I use TrainingPeaks to look ahead at my training volume, training stress, and hardest workouts so I can adjust my carbohydrate intake and recovery accordingly. I love having the data to compare against how I'm actually feeling, because the numbers should support listening to your body, not replace it.You can create a free account and get two weeks of Premium access when you sign up.https://www.trainingpeaks.comConnect with Me:Follow along for more practical sports nutrition and fueling support: Instagram: @alexlarsonnutritionReady to stop second-guessing your fueling and start getting more out of your training? At Alex Larson Nutrition, my team and I help endurance athletes build practical nutrition strategies that support their workouts, recovery, and performance without unnecessary food rules or complicated meal plans. Work with Alex Larson Nutrition: https://alexlarsonnutrition.com/nutrition-services Check out our endurance nutrition tools and resources Don’t Forget to Subscribe!Click that follow button to stay updated on future episodes packed with actionable insights and expert advice for endurance athletes. Leave a quick review to help more endurance athletes find the showHave Questions or Suggestions?Send me a message, and I might cover it in a future episode!This episode of Endurance Eats is brought to you by Alex Larson’s 1:1 Nutrition Coaching.If you’ve ever wondered, Am I eating enough? Am I fueling this right? Why do I still feel tired? you’re not alone. Alex Larson Nutrition helps endurance athletes cut through the confusion and build a fueling plan that actually works for their training, lifestyle, and goals.You can learn more at alexlarsonnutrition.com. This Episode is Brought to You By Carb Culture ShopGrab your merch from the shop with saying that endurance athletes just get!
