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Runner's legs on a road during training

Endurance Athletes Are Swapping $5 Gels for 30-Cent Rice Krispies Treats

Elite marathoners and Tour de France cyclists are replacing $5.50 energy gels with a 30-cent supermarket snack, backed by a 2023 meta-analysis of 136 studies confirming simple carbohydrates improve endurance performance.

Priya Nair5 min read
Runner training outdoors for endurance competition
Nutrition

What Experts Want You to Know About High-Carb Fueling

Pro athletes and brands are pushing 120 grams of carbs per hour during racing. The science says no peer-reviewed study supports a benefit above 90 grams, and overshooting may hurt amateur performance while stressing the gut.

Margot Ellis