❗️ Let’s get controversial! ❗️For many years carbohydrate fueling targets during exercise have been set at around 90g per hour for endurance exercise. But recently, a paper was published in elite mountain marathon runners who pushed the limits and hit more aggressive targets of 120g of carbohydrate per hour, while running hard! I’ve seen many age-group athletes boast about how they’ve hit this target or are trying to achieve this in their own training. But because I want you to have all the facts, I’ve dedicated this episode to explaining why this might not be the best idea for YOU.In this episode, I explain the research paper, the methodology, athlete characteristics and the findings with my Advanced Sports Dietitian critical thinking cap on. I also take things one step further by explaining the practicalities of how this research could be applied to you, and why this is probably a mistake for many age-group triathletes.  Tune in for a different perspective and unbiased opinion on what’s the best way to fuel well and perform at your best as a triathlete.  LINKS:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/12/5/1367Link to original paper for some light reading ? : Viribay A, Arribalzaga S, Mielgo-Ayuso J, Castañeda-Babarro, Seco-Calvo J, Urdampilleta A. Effects of 120 g/h of Carbohydrates Intake during a Mountain Marathon on Exercise-Induced Muscle Damage in Elite Runners. Nutrients 12(5), 1367, 2020. doi: 10.3390/nu12051367.Join the Dietitian Approved Crew Facebook Group to catch me LIVE on Coffee & Questions. On the first Thursday of every month at 8:30am AEST (Brisbane time). Come and pick my Advanced Sports Dietitian brain on anything endurance nutrition-related. www.dietitianapproved.com/academyLearn more about the Triathlon Nutrition Academy Program:: @Dietitian.Approved  @triathlonnutritionacademyInstagram https://wwww.facebook.com/DietitianApprovedFacebook:The Triathlon Nutrition Academy is a podcast by Dietitian Approved  www.dietitianapproved.comWebsite:Support the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.