I'm still not sure how effective the low carb and carb load ended up working? One thing I did notice towards the end of the race is eating gummy candies almost immediately picked my ass up in the race so maybe it was more effective than I think. I almost think the high sugar candy taste cause my brain to have a major insulin release or something.
I'm pretty much full on carbs these days. I've always avoided refined sugars but am beginning to doubt my logic. Trying to find information on it is like a minefield of medical contradiction. I think if you are exercising consistantly, sleeping and hydrating well then fuel becomes fuel, much like a car it only becomes beneficial when you turn the ignition and use it.
I've always worried about insulin spikes, sugar rushes and crashes, but I wonder if that only becomes a problem if you are sedentary. I always crave sweet things when I'm on a long run, there must be a reason for it.
Hope the lakes went well!