Do You Need to Carb Load for a 5K? Unpacking the Nutrition Myth
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Many runners mistakenly believe that “carb loading” is a requirement for any race distance, yet the practice is largely beneficial only for longer endurance events. Experts confirm that the need to **carb load for a 5K** is a common misconception, as the typical race duration does not deplete muscle glycogen stores enough to warrant the strategy.
