<< About fat- in very long distance races, humans use fat for energy after
the
more available sources have been used. I have read that this may be
why(many) women
seem to have more stamina than (most ) men. Women carry more fat on them
than
men do. Do any of the equine physiology experts know if horses do the same
thing? (Burn fat for energy when operating a LSD for a very long
time/distance)-Amy >>
There's an old saying among marathoners: "Fat burns on the flame of
glycogen." There are dozens of studies suggesting that endurance runners do
better by taking carbohydrates during long races and none suggesting the same
for fat intake.
ti