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Yes, my weekend run is around 2.30 (including a few walking breaks). I took 40g at 1 hour, so could have taken another gel at 2 hour probably. 80g in one load is overkill I agree, especially on a 75% effort training run.
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I still haven’t worked out my perfect feeding schedule for long runs, I’ve tried combinations of everything over the last few years but haven’t settled on what’s best.
I can’t figure out whether it’s best to start off on the sugary carbs from just before the race/ run or whether it’s best to start later into the race, I’m not a fan of the ups and downs you get from the gels and sweets.
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I may be mistaken but I’m sure I’ve read that 40g carbs is the most we can metabolise in an hour so taking 2 might not have the desired affect.
Edit: 60g according to this https://www.britishcycling.org.uk/sportives/article/sp-Sportive-Tips---Eating-and-drinking-on-the-day-0