Marathon Training

Endurance Athletes: Ready, Set, Carb-load!

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Carbohydrates are used at a high rate at the beginning of exercise, since our fat stores can’t be broken down as quickly to make energy (ATP).   Consumption of carbohydrates prior to exercise increases an athlete’s energy stores in the body and helps delay the onset of fatigue.  Sugar (glucose) is stored mainly in the liver and muscles as glycogen.  Glycogen stores get […]

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