Are there other products than gels that have a high concentration of carb?

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Today’s question comes from Francois:I previously asked you about fuelling after running low at Johnsons Crane marathon. So lets say I plan to take in 60g of carbs an hour during runs. This would mean that each hour I would need about 1 Gu (25g) and 500ml Energade (39g). So during a 4 hour marathon I would require 4 energades and 4 Gu’s and if I were to run a 10hr comrades then obviously 10 energades and 10 Gu’s. I am not sure if I can comfortably consume this much fluid and perhaps water additionally. I know that it is beneficial to take in carbs in fluid form, but would you suggest other products that are perhaps more carb concentrated? Thanks, Francois
30 Mar 2014 English South Africa Sports · Health & Fitness

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