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How long to carb load before an event?

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According to research published in the journal *Sports Medicine*, effective carb loading can improve endurance performance by 2-3% in events lasting over 90 minutes. The key to reaping these benefits lies in knowing not just what to eat, but critically, how long to carb load before an event to properly fill your muscles' glycogen stores for race day.

How to Do Carb Loading Effectively for Endurance Athletes

4 min read
Carb loading can boost endurance performance by 15-25% in events lasting over 90 minutes. For endurance athletes aiming to maximize their glycogen stores and improve race day performance, knowing how to do carb loading effectively is a crucial strategy. This nutritional technique helps fill your muscles' fuel tank to its maximum capacity, providing sustained energy when you need it most.