Effect of freely chosen vs. a scientifically based nutritional strategy on marathon race performance
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Background Based on laboratory studies performed through decades, it is suggested that carbohydrate intake during prolonged exercise improves performance. However, we do not know much about whether marathon race performance in practice can be improved by intervening with a scientifically based nutritional strategy. The aim of the study was to test the hypothesis that a marathon race can be completed faster by applying a scientifically based nutritional strategy than by applying a freely chosen nutritional strategy.
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