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Carbohydrates  Are You Contemplating Carb-loading? Do You Crave Carbs? We are sure you’ve heard about it or may have done this in the past in preparation for a marathon. But how well do you know your carbs? To hear more about Coach Jessica and carbohydrates, listen to this episode.   #RunPainFree Academy sports biomechanics, athletic, corrective, and conditioning expert, Jessica Marie Rose Leggio gives us an insight into what carbohydrates is, what it does to your body, and which are the right types of carbs you should eat especially as a runner. Ton of Misinformation In this episode, Coach Jessica talks about a lot of misinformation about carbohydrates. In essence, carbohydrates are present in fruits, vegetables, and starch. Some WeightWatchers opt for an abundance of fruit, thinking it will have minimal effects on their weight. “When you have an over portion of the fruit, it's all turned into sugar. The body will only take what it needs. Then it either gets rid of what it doesn't need or it stores it.