09/03/2026
Most athletes are chasing a number that was never meant to be a target. Dr. Alan McCubbin breaks down where 90g per hour came from, why it doesn't apply to everyone, and what the research says about going higher.
As Scott puts it: there are athletes who benefit from going over 90g an hour—they feel better in the session, better after it, recover faster, sleep better, and have less muscle soreness. Until there's proof otherwise, if your power output warrants it, higher carbs are worth exploring.
Find out exactly how many carbs your training actually needs: listen to the episode at the link in comments.