High-Carb Fueling: How High Can You Go?
When it comes to race fueling, high-carb plans have become the rage. Why are carbohydrates important? When and what kind of carbs should you ingest? And how much is too much?
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Scott Tindal
Scott Tindal is a performance nutrition coach with 20 years of experience working with pro and amateur athletes. He has a Masters degree in sports medicine and a post-graduate diploma in performance nutrition. He is the co-founder of FuelIn, an app-based personalized nutrition coaching program.
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