# Saturday Newsletter

> The email newsletter from Saturday (saturday.fit), a fueling and hydration app for endurance athletes.
> Editions are archived at https://saturday.fit/newsletter/ as they were emailed, so dates,
> prices and events in them are as of the send date.

## Editions, newest first

- [▶️ Our top video picks + Feature Peek 👀](https://saturday.fit/newsletter/2026-10-08-our-top-video-picks-feature-peek.md): October 8, 2026, by Dr. Alex Harrison. Preview: Sent from XTERRA Pro Worlds. 🏁 Wish Michelle luck! Web page: https://saturday.fit/newsletter/2026-10-08-our-top-video-picks-feature-peek/
- [⏱️ I compete in shorter events. Does fueling REALLY matter for me?](https://saturday.fit/newsletter/2026-10-01-i-compete-in-shorter-events-does-fueling-really-matter.md): October 1, 2026, by Michelle Howe. Preview: The cons start with more bike bottles to wash. Web page: https://saturday.fit/newsletter/2026-10-01-i-compete-in-shorter-events-does-fueling-really-matter/
- [⛰️ Altitude and Blood Pressure](https://saturday.fit/newsletter/2026-09-24-altitude-and-blood-pressure.md): September 24, 2026, by Michelle Howe. Preview: “I don’t know if you know this, but endurance sports suck,” Web page: https://saturday.fit/newsletter/2026-09-24-altitude-and-blood-pressure/
- [🎬 Behind the Scenes at Saturday](https://saturday.fit/newsletter/2026-08-12-behind-the-scenes-at-saturday.md): August 12, 2026, by The Saturday Team. Preview: Family accounts, race mode, hiking + lifting, our new forum, and shirts. Web page: https://saturday.fit/newsletter/2026-08-12-behind-the-scenes-at-saturday/
- [120g/h and racing durability](https://saturday.fit/newsletter/2026-07-15-120g-h-and-racing-durability.md): July 15, 2026, by Daniel Rowland. Web page: https://saturday.fit/newsletter/2026-07-15-120g-h-and-racing-durability/
- [Don't miss the opportunity to fuel well before your race](https://saturday.fit/newsletter/2026-06-03-dont-miss-the-opportunity-to-fuel-well-before-your-race.md): June 3, 2026, by Daniel Rowland. Web page: https://saturday.fit/newsletter/2026-06-03-dont-miss-the-opportunity-to-fuel-well-before-your-race/
- [Learning from cross-country skiing](https://saturday.fit/newsletter/2026-05-13-learning-from-cross-country-skiing.md): May 13, 2026, by Daniel Rowland. Web page: https://saturday.fit/newsletter/2026-05-13-learning-from-cross-country-skiing/
- [Video guides on carb loading](https://saturday.fit/newsletter/2026-04-08-video-guides-on-carb-loading.md): April 8, 2026, by Daniel Rowland. Web page: https://saturday.fit/newsletter/2026-04-08-video-guides-on-carb-loading/
- [How much are athletes actually consuming?](https://saturday.fit/newsletter/2026-04-01-how-much-are-athletes-actually-consuming.md): April 1, 2026, by Daniel Rowland. Web page: https://saturday.fit/newsletter/2026-04-01-how-much-are-athletes-actually-consuming/
- [Nutritional strategies to minimize GI issues](https://saturday.fit/newsletter/2026-03-04-nutritional-strategies-to-minimize-gi-issues.md): March 4, 2026, by Daniel Rowland. Web page: https://saturday.fit/newsletter/2026-03-04-nutritional-strategies-to-minimize-gi-issues/
- [Personalized carbohydrate feeding during exercise](https://saturday.fit/newsletter/2026-02-18-personalized-carbohydrate-feeding-during-exercise.md): February 18, 2026, by Daniel Rowland. Web page: https://saturday.fit/newsletter/2026-02-18-personalized-carbohydrate-feeding-during-exercise/
- [Risk of REDs for endurance athletes](https://saturday.fit/newsletter/2026-01-28-risk-of-reds-for-endurance-athletes.md): January 28, 2026, by Daniel Rowland. Web page: https://saturday.fit/newsletter/2026-01-28-risk-of-reds-for-endurance-athletes/
- [Within day energy balance](https://saturday.fit/newsletter/2026-01-07-within-day-energy-balance.md): January 7, 2026, by Daniel Rowland. Web page: https://saturday.fit/newsletter/2026-01-07-within-day-energy-balance/
- [Rest is training too!](https://saturday.fit/newsletter/2025-12-24-rest-is-training-too.md): December 24, 2025, by Daniel Rowland. Web page: https://saturday.fit/newsletter/2025-12-24-rest-is-training-too/
- [Are You Fueling Well Outside of Training?](https://saturday.fit/newsletter/2025-11-26-are-you-fueling-well-outside-of-training.md): November 26, 2025, by Daniel Rowland. Web page: https://saturday.fit/newsletter/2025-11-26-are-you-fueling-well-outside-of-training/
- [How to stop peeing so much](https://saturday.fit/newsletter/2025-11-05-how-to-stop-peeing-so-much.md): November 5, 2025, by Daniel Rowland. Web page: https://saturday.fit/newsletter/2025-11-05-how-to-stop-peeing-so-much/
- [Can you substitute white sugar for other carbs?](https://saturday.fit/newsletter/2025-09-24-can-you-substitute-white-sugar-for-other-carbs.md): September 24, 2025, by Daniel Rowland. Web page: https://saturday.fit/newsletter/2025-09-24-can-you-substitute-white-sugar-for-other-carbs/
- [Does adding menthol to your drinks help with cooling?](https://saturday.fit/newsletter/2025-08-13-does-adding-menthol-to-your-drinks-help-with-cooling.md): August 13, 2025, by Daniel Rowland. Web page: https://saturday.fit/newsletter/2025-08-13-does-adding-menthol-to-your-drinks-help-with-cooling/
- [Aid Stations vs. Your Bottle: Finding the Perfect Balance](https://saturday.fit/newsletter/2025-06-18-aid-stations-vs-your-bottle-finding-the-perfect-balance.md): June 18, 2025, by Daniel Rowland. Web page: https://saturday.fit/newsletter/2025-06-18-aid-stations-vs-your-bottle-finding-the-perfect-balance/
- [Hydration, water, and drink sweetness](https://saturday.fit/newsletter/2025-06-04-hydration-water-and-drink-sweetness.md): June 4, 2025, by Daniel Rowland. Web page: https://saturday.fit/newsletter/2025-06-04-hydration-water-and-drink-sweetness/
- [Salt pills](https://saturday.fit/newsletter/2025-05-21-salt-pills.md): May 21, 2025, by Daniel Rowland. Web page: https://saturday.fit/newsletter/2025-05-21-salt-pills/
- [What's going on with manufacturer guidelines?](https://saturday.fit/newsletter/2025-04-30-whats-going-on-with-manufacturer-guidelines.md): April 30, 2025, by Daniel Rowland. Web page: https://saturday.fit/newsletter/2025-04-30-whats-going-on-with-manufacturer-guidelines/
- [The day before your race](https://saturday.fit/newsletter/2025-04-16-the-day-before-your-race.md): April 16, 2025, by Daniel Rowland. Web page: https://saturday.fit/newsletter/2025-04-16-the-day-before-your-race/
- [Fasted before training!](https://saturday.fit/newsletter/2025-03-05-fasted-before-training.md): March 5, 2025, by Dr. Alex Harrison. Web page: https://saturday.fit/newsletter/2025-03-05-fasted-before-training/
- [Why you might need to fuel every session](https://saturday.fit/newsletter/2025-02-26-why-you-might-need-to-fuel-every-session.md): February 26, 2025, by Dr. Alex Harrison. Web page: https://saturday.fit/newsletter/2025-02-26-why-you-might-need-to-fuel-every-session/
- [Fitting fueling into your priorities](https://saturday.fit/newsletter/2025-02-19-fitting-fueling-into-your-priorities.md): February 19, 2025, by Dr. Alex Harrison. Web page: https://saturday.fit/newsletter/2025-02-19-fitting-fueling-into-your-priorities/
- [When to use solid or real food in your nutrition plan](https://saturday.fit/newsletter/2025-01-29-when-to-use-solid-or-real-food-in-your-nutrition.md): January 29, 2025, by Dr. Alex Harrison. Web page: https://saturday.fit/newsletter/2025-01-29-when-to-use-solid-or-real-food-in-your-nutrition/
- [Using caffeine to help your endurance performance](https://saturday.fit/newsletter/2025-01-23-using-caffeine-to-help-your-endurance-performance.md): January 23, 2025, by Dr. Alex Harrison. Web page: https://saturday.fit/newsletter/2025-01-23-using-caffeine-to-help-your-endurance-performance/
- [Should you do a sweat test?](https://saturday.fit/newsletter/2024-12-18-should-you-do-a-sweat-test.md): December 18, 2024, by Dr. Alex Harrison. Web page: https://saturday.fit/newsletter/2024-12-18-should-you-do-a-sweat-test/
- [Does you need potassium during sports?](https://saturday.fit/newsletter/2024-12-04-does-you-need-potassium-during-sports.md): December 4, 2024, by Dr. Alex Harrison. Web page: https://saturday.fit/newsletter/2024-12-04-does-you-need-potassium-during-sports/
- [How to carry your fuel on the run](https://saturday.fit/newsletter/2024-11-13-how-to-carry-your-fuel-on-the-run.md): November 13, 2024, by Dr. Alex Harrison. Web page: https://saturday.fit/newsletter/2024-11-13-how-to-carry-your-fuel-on-the-run/
- [Training the gut](https://saturday.fit/newsletter/2024-10-23-training-the-gut.md): October 23, 2024, by Dr. Alex Harrison. Web page: https://saturday.fit/newsletter/2024-10-23-training-the-gut/
- [The sweet taste of victory!](https://saturday.fit/newsletter/2024-10-16-the-sweet-taste-of-victory.md): October 16, 2024, by Dr. Alex Harrison. Web page: https://saturday.fit/newsletter/2024-10-16-the-sweet-taste-of-victory/
- [Can eating carbs throughout the day boost your performance?](https://saturday.fit/newsletter/2024-09-25-can-eating-carbs-throughout-the-day-boost-your-performance.md): September 25, 2024, by Dr. Alex Harrison. Web page: https://saturday.fit/newsletter/2024-09-25-can-eating-carbs-throughout-the-day-boost-your-performance/
- [How soon before training should you eat?](https://saturday.fit/newsletter/2024-09-18-how-soon-before-training-should-you-eat.md): September 18, 2024, by Dr. Alex Harrison. Web page: https://saturday.fit/newsletter/2024-09-18-how-soon-before-training-should-you-eat/
- [Carbs and Workout Duration Explained](https://saturday.fit/newsletter/2024-09-11-carbs-and-workout-duration-explained.md): September 11, 2024, by Dr. Alex Harrison. Web page: https://saturday.fit/newsletter/2024-09-11-carbs-and-workout-duration-explained/
- [NEW VIDEO: How to Stop Peeing So Much During Races](https://saturday.fit/newsletter/2024-08-14-new-video-how-to-stop-peeing-so-much-during-races.md): August 14, 2024, by Dr. Alex Harrison. Web page: https://saturday.fit/newsletter/2024-08-14-new-video-how-to-stop-peeing-so-much-during-races/
- [Are you hunting antelope or mice?](https://saturday.fit/newsletter/2024-07-31-are-you-hunting-antelope-or-mice.md): July 31, 2024, by Dr. Alex Harrison. Web page: https://saturday.fit/newsletter/2024-07-31-are-you-hunting-antelope-or-mice/
- [More carbs, better suffering](https://saturday.fit/newsletter/2024-07-11-more-carbs-better-suffering.md): July 11, 2024, by Dr. Alex Harrison. Preview: All the pain, better performance! Web page: https://saturday.fit/newsletter/2024-07-11-more-carbs-better-suffering/
- [Summer Hydration Tips](https://saturday.fit/newsletter/2024-06-19-summer-hydration-tips.md): June 19, 2024, by Dr. Alex Harrison. Preview: Here are a few things to be mindful of.  Web page: https://saturday.fit/newsletter/2024-06-19-summer-hydration-tips/
- [Do you adjust your fueling based on the time of day?](https://saturday.fit/newsletter/2024-06-12-do-you-adjust-your-fueling-based-on-the-time.md): June 12, 2024, by Dr. Alex Harrison. Web page: https://saturday.fit/newsletter/2024-06-12-do-you-adjust-your-fueling-based-on-the-time/
- [Heart rate climbing through your training?](https://saturday.fit/newsletter/2024-06-05-heart-rate-climbing-through-your-training.md): June 5, 2024, by Dr. Alex Harrison. Web page: https://saturday.fit/newsletter/2024-06-05-heart-rate-climbing-through-your-training/
- [Should you use Stevia during training?](https://saturday.fit/newsletter/2024-03-27-should-you-use-stevia-during-training.md): March 27, 2024, by Dr. Alex Harrison & Michelle Howe. Web page: https://saturday.fit/newsletter/2024-03-27-should-you-use-stevia-during-training/
- [Do you REALLY need more than just glucose?](https://saturday.fit/newsletter/2024-03-13-do-you-really-need-more-than-just-glucose.md): March 13, 2024, by Dr. Alex Harrison & Michelle Howe. Web page: https://saturday.fit/newsletter/2024-03-13-do-you-really-need-more-than-just-glucose/
- [Is motivation fading when you go long?](https://saturday.fit/newsletter/2024-01-04-is-motivation-fading-when-you-go-long.md): January 4, 2024, by Alex | Saturday Morning. Preview: Here's what to do.  Web page: https://saturday.fit/newsletter/2024-01-04-is-motivation-fading-when-you-go-long/
- [Are You Underfueling?](https://saturday.fit/newsletter/2023-10-19-are-you-underfueling.md): October 19, 2023, by Alex | Saturday Morning. Preview: There are 5 signs... Web page: https://saturday.fit/newsletter/2023-10-19-are-you-underfueling/
- [Pro Performance Fueling](https://saturday.fit/newsletter/2023-08-17-pro-performance-fueling.md): August 17, 2023, by Alex | Saturday Morning. Preview: We dig in [inside]. Web page: https://saturday.fit/newsletter/2023-08-17-pro-performance-fueling/
- [Sip of the Day 💦: Are Carbs Really That Important for Training?](https://saturday.fit/newsletter/2023-08-09-are-carbs-really-that-important-for-training.md): August 9, 2023, by Dr. Alex Harrison. Preview: Are Carbs Really That Important for Training? Web page: https://saturday.fit/newsletter/2023-08-09-are-carbs-really-that-important-for-training/
- [Sip of the Day 💦: How to tell if you're consuming enough SODIUM](https://saturday.fit/newsletter/2023-06-02-how-to-tell-if-youre-consuming-enough-sodium.md): June 2, 2023, by Michelle Howe. Preview: How to tell if you're consuming enough SODIUM Web page: https://saturday.fit/newsletter/2023-06-02-how-to-tell-if-youre-consuming-enough-sodium/
- [SIP of the day 💦: Why SUGAR is the new 'product'](https://saturday.fit/newsletter/2023-05-18-why-sugar-is-the-new-product.md): May 18, 2023, by Michelle Howe. Preview: Why SUGAR is the new 'product' Web page: https://saturday.fit/newsletter/2023-05-18-why-sugar-is-the-new-product/
- [SIP of the day 💦: When does the glucose:fructose ratio matter?](https://saturday.fit/newsletter/2023-04-06-when-does-the-glucose-fructose-ratio-matter.md): April 6, 2023, by Dr. Alex Harrison. Preview: When does the glucose:fructose ratio matter? Web page: https://saturday.fit/newsletter/2023-04-06-when-does-the-glucose-fructose-ratio-matter/
- [SIP of the day 💦: Why is sodium the only electrolyte we recommend?](https://saturday.fit/newsletter/2023-03-22-why-is-sodium-the-only-electrolyte-we-recommend.md): March 22, 2023, by Dr. Alex Harrison. Preview: Why is sodium the only electrolyte we recommend? Web page: https://saturday.fit/newsletter/2023-03-22-why-is-sodium-the-only-electrolyte-we-recommend/
- [It’s time to add structure](https://saturday.fit/newsletter/2022-04-29-its-time-to-add-structure.md): April 29, 2022, by Dr. Alex Harrison. Preview: Optimize your summer training Web page: https://saturday.fit/newsletter/2022-04-29-its-time-to-add-structure/
- [Protein per day?  Carbs per hour? New videos! 😎](https://saturday.fit/newsletter/2022-04-19-protein-per-day-carbs-per-hour-new-videos.md): April 19, 2022, by Dr. Alex Harrison. Preview: Do you know the answers?  Check out our newest releases to find out. Web page: https://saturday.fit/newsletter/2022-04-19-protein-per-day-carbs-per-hour-new-videos/
- [Honey Stinger Chews - Are They Worth Your 💰?](https://saturday.fit/newsletter/2022-01-26-honey-stinger-chews-are-they-worth.md): January 26, 2022, by Dr. Alex Harrison. Preview: Our honest review. Web page: https://saturday.fit/newsletter/2022-01-26-honey-stinger-chews-are-they-worth/
- [My 5 Most Useful Tips of 2021](https://saturday.fit/newsletter/2021-12-30-my-5-most-useful-tips-of-2021.md): December 30, 2021, by Dr. Alex Harrison. Preview: Plus reflections on the year Web page: https://saturday.fit/newsletter/2021-12-30-my-5-most-useful-tips-of-2021/

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