Originally Posted by
rpenmanparker
Does topping up your glycogen stores say it better? I can live with that.
for many people that doesn't work either. It takes lots of things to really increase your glycogen stores, and training is the most important. It really involves a commitment to nutrition for weeks prior to a big event, and avoiding things that deplete your stores (like alcohol) Even dehydration plays a role in energy balance (when you are properly hydrated for days before, it is easier for your liver to increase its stores).