Talk to me about: carbo-loading

[hjohnson050711]

this article might have some helpful information

www.runnersworld.com/article/0,7120,s6-242-303-307-10203-0,00.html

[finallykrisb]

Here's a Runner's World article about starting two or three days before your race.

www.runnersworld.com/article/0,7120,s6-242-301--14076-2-1-2,00.html

And another from Active.com

www.active.com/nutrition/Articles/The_evolving_art_of_carbo-loading.htm?page=2

In summation, enjoy your carbs for dinner!

[osulori]

While I usually up my carb intake some in the week leading up to a half marathon (which is the longest distance I've raced), I don't carb load the night before...rather, cheese pizza for dinner works the best for me.

[sullie7173]

My understanding is that you should start two to three days before... and I second the cheese pizza as my go to the night before