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Avoid the Bonk with Science!

October 24, 2010 By: John Blue Category: Science

Ben Rapoport figures it all out.

NPR has a story today about rocket scientist, secret agent, neurosurgeon, and rock star Ben Rapoport figuring out exactly how to calculate your carbohydrate needs and how crazy-fast a marathon you should be able to run if only you had enough “grits.” Or something.

There is a calculator, if you are into that sort of thing.

2 Comments to “Avoid the Bonk with Science!”


  1. Craig Newport says:

    I think this MIT/Harvard dude was just coming up with a fancy excuse to hold this young lady’s hand.

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    • JohnBlue

      I should change the caption to read: “Engineering PhD student Ben Rapoport figures out how to get this attractive young woman to hold his hand.”

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