Plant-Based Carb Loading: Countdown to Marathon and Fueling On the Go

Want to know what plant-based carb loading for a marathon looks like in real life? Whether you’re traveling by car or by plane, race travel adds a whole new layer of logistics to the carb loading process.

In this episode, Coach Val shares the details of how she effectively carb loaded for her 50th birthday marathon while traveling by plane and car.  She’s got tips galore for hotel cooking, getting prepared and staying on track.

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Coach Val’s 50th birthday marathon:

Jack and Jill Downhill Marathon in Washington state (owned by Run Super Series) https://jackjillmarathon.com/

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