# Video guides on carb loading

Saturday newsletter, sent April 8, 2026 by Daniel Rowland.
Web page: https://saturday.fit/newsletter/2026-04-08-video-guides-on-carb-loading/
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## · Carb loading ·

Hi Saturday Morning Fan,

Now that spring is here in the Northern hemisphere and for many athletes their summer race seasons are fast approaching, it's time to consider carb loading to prepare for your important races.

**Our video guides on carb loading**

We have thought about this in plenty of detail and tried to answer all the questions athletes may have in a series of videos. We recommend checking out these videos to learn more:

[The GOALS of Carb Loading Before a Race](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ij1qB9UPp-8)

[HOW LONG of an Event Should You CARB LOAD for?](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JbcONnPebrg)

[Does your TRAINING require CARB LOADING?](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JRaHKtClnZ4)

[How Many Days Pre-Race To Load?](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wTb2dk_KTqU)

**Try this is training first!**

As with anything in nutrition (or for gear or pacing for that matter), it's very important to test any new protocol in training before you use it in a race. Finding a consistent, pre-race routine that you can repeat before every race can reduce stress and help you settle into the right mindset as the race approaches.

We recommend trying a few different pre-race carb loading approaches, finding what works for you, noting that, and then repeating it for each race.

Have any thoughts, comments, or questions that you'd like to share? Please [email](mailto:info@saturdaymorning.fit) us anytime!

Daniel

_Endurance Athlete, Coach, and Saturday Customer Support._