In a recent story on Outsideonline.com top cyclists are reported to be ingesting huge quantities of carbohydrates in recent years which could explain some of their amazing performances. We ask whether this trend is new, how super 'carbing' is done and how it may work for anyone undertaking an endurance event PLUS we wrap up the 2023 Rugby World Cup and explain why the Springbok victory meant so much for South Africa.SCROLL TO 34:32 FOR THE DISCUSSION ON CARBSSHOW NOTESA discussion on Reddit about the Outsideonline.com articleA short explanation article from Asker Jeukendrup’s blog on carb mixes and increasing carb oxidationThe 2004 study that found an increase in carb oxidation when carbs were combinedThe 2008 study that found superior performance when carb oxidation was increased thanks to carb mixturesThe study on marathon runners ingesting 120g of carbs per hour, with less muscle damage one outcomeA blog on that study A final post from Asker’s blog with advice on carb intake, including a useful graphic explainer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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