Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. This article originally appeared on Trail_Runner For runners, the words "carb load" often bring to mind mounds of spaghetti the ...

Carb-loading before exercise is believed to fuel workouts and help speed recovery. As evidenced by your prerace or pregame pasta dinners in high school, the mainstream conversation around this topic ...

Starting a long-distance race with full a full tank of glycogen (aka stored carbs in your muscles and liver) can help you avoid the dreaded “bonk”. For years, it has been a popular practice to hit up ...

Perhaps the best part about preparing for an endurance event is carb-loadingthe borderline gluttonous consumption of pasta, bread, and all things starchy in the days leading up to competition. The ...

Carbohydrates offer essential fuel for our bodies. But how and when we consume them matters. Here’s what to know about how carb timing can affect fitness.

Molly Kimball answers the question: 'Is Carbohydrate Loading a Good Idea?' July 1, 2009— -- Question: Is carbohydrate loading a good idea before an endurance event? Answer: When people are ...

Ahead of Dubai's marathon weekend, a limited-edition pasta collaboration puts the spotlight on one of running's oldest nutritional rituals ...

Pasta is a classic pre-race choice for marathon runners, but not all noodles are created equal when it comes to fueling your body effectively. Factors like digestion, fiber content, and timing play a ...

The line was out the door at Parm on the Upper West Side on Saturday night. It was filled with carb-loading marathon runners who were hungry for pasta and for a taste of victory. "I think it's such an ...