I am running a half marathon on 10/22. Thoughts on how much carbs the day prior to race?

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  • bendyourkneekatie
    bendyourkneekatie Posts: 696 Member
    spiriteagle99 wrote: »
    Try not to drink anything the hour or so before the race. A sip or two at most. Having to stop mid-race can mess with your race. Either you get stiff while waiting, or you try to make up for lost time and go out too fast.

    Or you know whatever works for you usually. I have a cup of water (at least) before a race and have never had to stop.

    Every race is a learning experience. I'd recommend doing what you usually do during training, and then if you think anything didn't work well, changing it up next time. I've found I need to have water and electrolytes before a half so I can skip the drink stations. I've found I need to start my gels earlier in a full as I never ever end up having my planned later one. I've never found a difference 'carb loading' or not. It's all experimenting and seeing what works for you

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