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Top 3 Carb Loading Mistakes I See in Runners

Top 3 Carb Loading Mistakes I See in Runners

Update: 2025-09-22
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Think carb loading means eating a giant bowl of pasta the night before your race? Think again. In this episode of Dear Runner Bod, I’m breaking down the top 3 carb loading mistakes I see runners make all the time—and what to do instead.


You’ll learn why:



  • Simply adding carbs to your usual meals won’t cut it




  • Hydration is just as critical as glycogen storage




  • Skimping on carbs can sabotage all your hard training





Whether you’ve got a race on the calendar or just want to fuel smarter, this episode will help you carb load with confidence so you can toe the line feeling strong, not sluggish.


 


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If you have questions about this episode DM on Instagram @runnergirldietitian.

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Top 3 Carb Loading Mistakes I See in Runners

Top 3 Carb Loading Mistakes I See in Runners

Serena Marie RD