Overdoing it can also lead to bloating and, worst-case scenario, ride-morning bathroom emergencies. Instead, focus on ...

Stable blood sugar, not carbo-loading, may be the key to endurance.

For athletes engaged in endurance sports - such as running, cycling or swimming for more than two to three hours at a time - carbohydrates are a necessity to provide fuel to the muscles. Registered ...

Carb loading is a sacrosanct part of the training cycle. In the days leading up to a race, the committed distance runner is compelled to eat an industrial amount of carbohydrate-rich food. That’s why ...

Carbohydrates are essential if you want to perform well in long-distance running races. But, you need to start fueling earlier than the night before the race. This article provides the basics on how ...

You've heard or seen the stereotype of a runner eating a big plate of pasta the night before a marathon. But although a hearty helping of spaghetti is a pre-race tradition for many, effective carb ...

Miami’s ING Marathon is only four days away. I’m counting because I’m running it. These last few days before a race find many athletes stressing out about food. The truth is, no matter how hard you’ve ...

The hot tip in diets now is low-carb and Atkins friendly. But when itcomes to carburetors and power, we're all in favor of loading up oncarbs and tuning them to work their best. To this end, we ...

Does carb-loading actually work? It's a fair question when you consider your running diet. Excess carbs can lead to weight gain (especially simple carbs, such as sugar or white bread), even when ...