It’s become something of a stereotyped custom in running communities to chow down on pasta the night before a big race. Typically this practice begins in high school cross country, for which the ...

For decades, athletes have followed a trusted formula for success: load up on carbohydrates. The pre-race pasta dinner is a ritual, built on the belief that packing muscles with stored carbs, known as ...

Whether or not you’re running the 2018 NYC Marathon on Nov. 4, it’s a good weekend to love carbs in the city. These NYC Marathon carbo-loading specials like unlimited pasta and free beer are not just ...

A. You can eat and store enough carbohydrate to fuel your marathon during the 24 hours before your race. You could start earlier but it's not essential (assuming you aren't starving the body either).

Many people have a pre-workout routine they swear helps with their performance. If yours includes carbo-loading, it would appear you have something in common with your ancient ancestors (your really, ...

If you’ve ever run a 26-mile marathon, I’m sure you know the feeling of hitting the wall at 20 miles thinking you should have eaten more carbohydrates or trained harder. No doubt, training harder ...

It’s taper time for those running the Bank of America Chicago Marathon, taking place on Sunday, October 8. For those making the trek into the city to run or spectate, several restaurants are offering ...

Blood sugar drops—not muscle glycogen loss—may drive exercise fatigue. Just 10–15g of carbs per hour can help stabilize energy during workouts. Carbo-loading may suppress fat use and offer minimal ...

Loading up on carbs and fat is proven to work, but only for certain races and with its own side effects. Here's the science on what actually works. In a word: Absolutely. But there are a few ...