In my previous postI discussed the importance of carb loading the week prior to an endurance event. This helps to help maximize glycogen stores (carbohydrate stores) in the muscles allowing us to exercise for a longer duration without “bonking.” 

Carbohydrate is the primary fuel burned for the first 30-60 minutes of aerobic exercise.  It’s . . . → Read More: Fueling for a Running Event: Race Day

Over-stuff yourself on Thanksgiving but got a marathon or other endurance event coming up this weekend?  Don’t pull back and try to compensate for your day of indulgence.  You can’t afford to create an energy (calorie) deficit just days before an endurance event.  Eating too little in the days prior to an event can . . . → Read More: Fueling for Post-Thanksgiving Events