What is the best thing to eat for sustained energy for something similar to a marathon?

Monkeyfun | 22:48 Mon 28th Nov 2011 | Health & Fitness

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If you needed a lot of energy for 10 hours what would be the best foods/drinks or supplements to take, what ratios or what regime for the week or days running up to the event?

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jomifl

Carbohydrate is easiest for the body to deal with, so eat plenty the day before. 1 large loaf provides enough energy for a marathon, there is no point in eating more than that. The equivalent dry weight of pasta would be about 500 grams.

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Thanks jomifl i was on a few sites yesterday and they all pointed towards carb loading.

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