Everything I Eat To Carb Load For A Marathon

Mark has been training hard for the Chicago Marathon, and there’s one thing left to do: carb load. In this video, Mark breaks down how to nail the carb load, supported by Science in Sport.

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What’s in this video?
00:00 - Intro
00:30 - Why you need to carb load
01:50 - What to eat before the carb load
03:20 - Our favourite carb load breakfasts
04:23 - Why does carb loading matter?
04:54 - What to eat for a carb load
06:47 - Drinks for carb loading
07:50 - Best sources of carbs
09:07 - Final day of carb loading
11:45 - Race day

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