Carbohydrate Loading and Howdy Cowboy Bread

The week before an endurance event, something lasting longer than an hour and a half, it’s always smart to keep an extra eye on your diet.  Not to reduce calories but to create a balance which allows the body to store enough glycogen so you can maintain your pace longer without getting tired.  Unfortunately, all that bread and pasta won’t add extra speed but you might feel better and have a little more in the tank at the end if you eat right in the beginning. Example of high carb – low fat meals (a week before the event): Oatmeal [...]