I have always read you should eat pasta the night before a race. I’ve also heard over and over how you need to carbo load, and so, I have done the things that people who vaguely understood it told me to, and thought I was on the right track. Let me be straight. I read an article tonight that opened my eyes. I have run out of gas / fuel on long, long runs and now I sort of know part of why. You need to carbo-load for 2.5 to three days prior to a race. Cupcakes? Not carbo-loading (lol) In any case, here is the link to an article on proper carbo-loading. I plan to use it on my next long run. See how it works out for you: