Loading up on carbs and fat is proven to work, but only for certain races and with its own side effects. Here's the science on what actually works. In a word: Absolutely. But there are a few ...

For runners, the words "carb load" often bring to mind mounds of spaghetti the night before a big race, and evoke a sense of nausea thinking about getting in such a large volume of food. It may even ...

The Houston marathon is just around the corner. Experts from Baylor College of Medicine detail how to properly prepare for ...

Whether or not you’re running the 2018 NYC Marathon on Nov. 4, it’s a good weekend to love carbs in the city. These NYC Marathon carbo-loading specials like unlimited pasta and free beer are not just ...

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 ...

Many people have a pre-workout routine they swear helps with their performance. If yours includes carbo-loading, it would appear you have something in common with your ancient ancestors (your really, ...

If you’ve ever run a 26-mile marathon, I’m sure you know the feeling of hitting the wall at 20 miles thinking you should have eaten more carbohydrates or trained harder. No doubt, training harder ...

With less than a week to go before the Detroit Marathon kicks off. It's time to enjoy one of the best side benefits of running -- carbo-loading. Even the most pleasurable of activities must come with ...

It’s taper time for those running the Bank of America Chicago Marathon, taking place on Sunday, October 8. For those making the trek into the city to run or spectate, several restaurants are offering ...

The bread arrived by UPS, heavy as flesh, wrapped in brown paper. Its springy crust belied a two-day journey from baker Avery Ruzicka at Manresa Bread in Los Gatos, Calif. If shipping bread cross ...