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The primary objective is to show that multiple transportable carbohydrate ingestion is more effective in improving endurance performance compared to single transportable carbohydrate ingestion.
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Males aged 18 to 60 years
A history of competitive triathlon performance (≥ 2 years)
Participation in at least four competitive triathlon events within the past 2 years
Be in regular training for triathlon events
A personal best time for a standard ½ Ironman race (1.9 km swim, 90 km cycle, 21.1 km run) in the last year of either:
Alternatively, if not competed in ½ Ironman in the last year, at least one standard distance triathlon (1.5 km swim, 40 km cycle, 10 km run) within the last 12 months:
Available to compete in the ½ Ironman events and complete all study requirements
Experienced in using carbohydrate supplementation, as gels, bars, and drinks in training/racing, specifically at rates ≥60-90g/h)
Experience of specific formulations may include both or only multiple and single transportable carbohydrates, thus a full assessment would be made prior to recruitment to ensure balance during randomization and account for any association with the primary outcome
Obtained his (or his legal representative's) informed consent.
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74 participants in 2 patient groups
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