Carbohydrate Use in Marathon Running
There are people out there who like to say that running isn’t a sport. That it can be a part of other sports, but not a sport on its own.
Oh, if they only knew the half of it!
Running, whether it be sprinting, or cross-country marathons is most definitely one of the most difficult non-contact sports in existence. The perseverance and focus that is required tops almost every other game, since the goal is not to defeat another team or person, but really, to defeat yourself. One way to help in your marathon training is to learn to right forms of energy that you need and at the right time.
Something that your body severely requires during marathon running are carbohydrates. Loading up on these little energy boosters definitely gives that extra mile to your endurance and stamina. Your body will take carbohydrates and store them as glycogen, using the heart and liver. It can be quickly broken down by during any high intensity exercise or sport in order to fuel those burning muscles.
With the intake of carbohydrates prior to your run, but not on a heavy stomach, you can avoid the ill-fated hypoglycemia and fatigue. Of course, you should avoid taking in any carbohydrates during the actual marathon, as this will mess with your blood-sugar levels and make you have to stop your running early.
Try to eat those “right” kinds of carbohydrates when training for a marathon, and avoid giving yourself an upset stomach by balancing the protein and vitamin intake as well. Running is certainly a sport, especially in the marathon form, and learning to load up on carbohydrates is only the beginning of the science that is involved!
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