Comments on: Carbo-Loaded

By: Jessica

Jessica — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 18:50:45 +0000

Hey Tina,
Just to give you a little healthy living tip, “carbo-loading” for a 3 mile race is completely unnecessary and almost counterproductive. A 5k is hardly an endurance event and I don’t think it’s good for readers who are seeking healthy living advice to think this is the best way to approach a 5k race. I am MORE than for a big pasta dinner, carbs, sweets, etc., but to flat out claim this is needed before a race of this length isn’t the right message for what I think you try and tell your readers each day. Balance is everything and eating a ton of pasta before a race is perfectly normal and fun and great to do, BUT I just think you should warn readers (and yourself) that there is NO NEED (performance-wise) to carbo-load before a small 5k run for maximum performance; for fun and enjoyment,yes. But for scientific reasons, definitely no. I just think this is sending a mixed message and showing where you lack proper knowledge of the sport. Not trying to be harsh–just trying to help!

By: M.

M. — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 23:07:20 +0000

Sorry for odd question, but did you eat sauce cold(just wondering since pasta was already in serving bowls but sauce was shown still in jar?
Thanks!Made me curious

By: Erin at The Healthy Apron

Erin at The Healthy Apron — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 16:53:43 +0000

Texas toast is easily my favorite part of a spaghetti dinner too! mm

By: Monica (Musings of the Granola Girl)

Monica (Musings of the Granola Girl) — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 16:33:39 +0000

good luck!!! lovin’ your festive-wear!

By: Rashmi

Rashmi — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 14:23:12 +0000

GOOD LUCK..TINA

By: Kelly - Local Foodie Fight

Kelly - Local Foodie Fight — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 13:29:45 +0000

YAY! you’ll do great !!

By: Sarah (Running to Slow Things Down)

Sarah (Running to Slow Things Down) — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 13:05:17 +0000

Good luck on the 5k!! You’ll be great. And runs in the rain can be really fun in their own unique way.

By: Lauren @ Running Examiner

Lauren @ Running Examiner — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 13:00:13 +0000

The rain in NYC has been awful! I hope your race isn’t affected by this horrid weather. Good luck!

By: Casey

Casey — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 12:56:59 +0000

im running the race too! good luck! hopefully the free beer/pub partays will be worth running through a nor-easta!

By: Julie

Julie — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 12:51:29 +0000

Gah! This is not optimal running weather, good luck to you and your homies!!!