Mathematical model helps marathoners pace themselves to a strong finish
Saturday, October 23, 2010 - 22:21
in Mathematics & Economics
Most marathon runners know they need to consume carbohydrates before and during a race, but many don't have a good fueling strategy. Now, one dedicated marathoner has taken a more rigorous approach to calculating just how much carbohydrate a runner needs to fuel him or herself through 26.2 miles, and what pace that runner can reasonably expect to sustain.