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Carbo-Loading Planner
Plan your optimal carbohydrate intake in the 24-48 hours leading up to an endurance event.
The Purpose of Carbo-Loading
**Carbo-loading** is an dietary strategy to maximize muscle glycogen storage before marathon running, cycling, or triathlons. Consuming high volumes of carbohydrates 36-48 hours before the event prevents hitting the muscle exhaustion wall early in the race.
Frequently Asked Questions
No, a 5K race is too short to exhaust normal glycogen stores. Normal eating is sufficient.
Yes, keep fat intake low to prevent digestive discomfort and avoid eating excess total calories.