Posted on 30th Sep 2011 @ 3:27 PM

Here is an interesting article by Greg Cox, R.D. on Triathlete Europe.

He describes some simple advice on how many carbohydrates you need per session and why. In summary

• Sprint races and short workouts - You need: A swig of a sports drink
• Workouts > 90 minutes - You need: 30-60 grams per hour, single or mixed carbs
• Half- or full-iron-distance races - You need: 80-100 grams per hour (males), 60-90 grams (females)

To read the full article by Greg Click Here