The Odyssey--Carbo Loading

Tomorrow is my last big run before the marathon which is just 3 weeks away. Because my last long run of 22 miles was a bit of a disaster, I am taking no chances as far as food is concerned. The night before the 22-miler I made the mistake of eating mostly protien and few carbs because that's what we had in the house. I paid a horrible price the next day when I "hit the wall" and had to struggle both mentally and physically through the final 6 miles.

This time, I'm determined to be prepared. This means...carbo loading! Hence a generous lunch of beef ravioli followed by a dinner at an Irish pub. How many carbohydrates can you find at an Irish pub, you ask? How about Irish soda bread, brown bread, mashed potatoes, french fries, boiled potatoes, and even french fried sweet potatoes. I almost ordered a baked potato on the side but realized that might be overkill.

Tomorrow I am destined to run 24 miles. May the running gods smile down on me.