Carb-loading: the point is “easy carbs,” not “stuffed”
Carb-loading works best when it’s practiced and paired with reduced training load.
48–72 hours out (simple structure)
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Increase carbs gradually and keep meals familiar.
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Reduce very high-fiber foods if they upset your gut.
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Keep hydration normal; don’t force huge volumes.
The night before
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Eat a familiar, carb-forward dinner.
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Avoid “new” sauces/spice levels.
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Prep breakfast and race-morning snacks.
Race morning reminder
Pair this with the race-day plan so breakfast and gels are predictable.
Back to the athlete guide.
Training guardrails
- Keep easy runs truly easy so workouts stay high quality.
- Progress one variable at a time (volume first, then intensity).
- Use cutback weeks every 3–4 weeks to absorb training.
- If pain changes your gait, scale back and get assessed.
How to use this guide
Treat this page as a decision checklist:
- Confirm the race date and official logistics.
- Choose a realistic training plan length (16–24 weeks is common).
- Practice fueling and pacing in long runs.
- Keep race week simple: tested shoes, tested gels, conservative start.
Verification reminder
Race details change between editions (dates move, routes get rerouted, and registration rules update). Use this page as a starting point, then confirm time-sensitive details on the official site close to race day.
Training guardrails
- Keep easy runs truly easy so workouts stay high quality.
- Progress one variable at a time (volume first, then intensity).
- Use cutback weeks every 3–4 weeks to absorb training.
- If pain changes your gait, scale back and get assessed.
How to use this guide
Treat this page as a decision checklist:
- Confirm the race date and official logistics.
- Choose a realistic training plan length (16–24 weeks is common).
- Practice fueling and pacing in long runs.
- Keep race week simple: tested shoes, tested gels, conservative start.
Verification reminder
Race details change between editions (dates move, routes get rerouted, and registration rules update). Use this page as a starting point, then confirm time-sensitive details on the official site close to race day.