Exercise Taper, Carb Loading, and Preparing for an Event/Backcountry Trip.-Part 2
“Eat more pasta.” That’s what most folks’ strategy is when I ask them how they plan to prepare for an upcoming event or big trip in the mountains. While it’s not a bad strategy per se, it certainly isn’t the best strategy and won’t accomplish what you’re ultimately after- the best performance you can possibly squeeze out. Tapering our training in preparation for a big event really involves 4-5 key things: Planning and preparation. Draining what carbohydrate stores we have. Re
