Dopey Race Part 3 Carb Load
Season 3 of Running to the Castle Podcast w/ Dr. Ali Marty
Episode 184 How to Fuel for the Dopey Challenge So You Don’t Hit the Wall runDisney Races
In this episode of Running to the Castle, Dr. Ali walks you through exactly how to carb load and fuel for the Dopey Challenge…without fear, perfectionism, or second-guessing yourself.
She explains when to start carb loading based on your longest race, how to calculate your personal carb needs using body weight, and why bloating, heaviness, and eating way more sugar than usual are not only normal…but necessary.
Dr. Ali also breaks down simple vs complex carbs, how to fuel during each race based on time on course (not distance), and how to plan everything ahead of time so you are not trying to do math at 2 a.m. in a hotel room.
This episode is packed with practical strategies to help slow, back-of-the-pack, or injury-prone runDisney runners avoid the wall, reduce nausea and dizziness, and cross the finish line of Dopey feeling stronger and more confident.
