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Episode 39A - How much carbohydate should I consume during training or a race? | Prof. Asker Jeukendrup

Fueling Endurance - Nutrition for Runners, Cyclists & Triathletes

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How Much Carbohydrate Should I Consume During Training and Racing?

How much carbohydrate is enough to fuel endurance training and racing? It depends on the duration of exercise. Too little means you're going to run out of energy at some point, especially if it's prolonged exercise. Too much can end up with a lot of GI problems. The percentage of athletes that get it right is actually very small.

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