Why would an athlete have a big last dinner the night before a race?
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According to sports dietitians, an athlete's body can only store enough glycogen to fuel intense exercise for up to 90 minutes. A misconception is that a single, big dinner is the key, but the real reason an athlete strategically plans a large, carbohydrate-focused last dinner the night before a race is to top off their body's glycogen stores, which serve as the primary fuel source for high-intensity, long-duration events.
