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Podcast: The Real Science of Sport Podcast
Episode: Why Endurance Athletes Are Super-Fuelling On Carbs / Rugby World Cup Final Wrap
Description: 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 article<...