Do You Know How To Carbo Load?

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It's almost here.. Sunday.. the big day.. the big race. And I've been pretty much going stir crazy with the taper. My knee is still feeling a little 'off'. I'm sure it's ok. I hope it's ok. 


But I've gone from giddy excitement to fear of not reaching my goal within minutes of each other this week. :) 


I've heard myself say "What was I thinking?" to "Girl, you've totally got this." so many times that I've lost count. ha. 


But today I was curious about carbo loading. When should I start? Is now too early? And I came across this Article from Runner's World Fill Er' Up. 


It seems that the best time to start carbo loading is 2-3 days out from the race. I knew not to just 'load up' the night before. But I wasn't exactly sure when to start or how much. According to the article you need 4 grams of carbs per pound of body weight. Wow, that was more than I thought. So I'm glad I came across this article. Looks like it's about time to start upping the carbs. 


Potato anyone? 





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  1. I may or may not have carbo-loaded for two weeks before my first half.
    Good luck at your race!

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    1. Ha.. I wanted to start Monday and everyone was like NOOOO that's too early (ha). I did up the carbs some though ;) But I truly didn't know you are supposed to eat that many carbs for the race and that a 4lb weight gain is normal. Not that I was hoping for any decent race pics.. but definitely goodbye pics if I eat that much.. as I need to drop about 5lb anyway ha

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  2. I eat pasta a few days before and the night before I eat a steak..if I eat pasta I feel like I have no energy..I must burn through pasta pretty quickly or something lol Good luck and you've got this! I would eat how you have eaten before your long runs :)

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    1. I think when I do this again I will practice more with my eating beforehand on my long runs. I didn't do that this time so I'm a little at a disadvantage.

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  3. I normally start about a week before, at least one high carb meal a day, not sure if it helps or not but that's what I do :-).

    Good luck Sunday, you are ready!!!

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  4. Carb load any way you can Amy to try to keep those glycogen levels as high as possible before it runs out! Have a blast!

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