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Starch gives you a boost of energy Starch gives you a boost of energy

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To release the energy in a much quicker and faster way, so that it would help them to perform consistently.

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Both will not overload the stomach, yet will provide a steady release of energy throughout the race.

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a lot protein like veggies and fish

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