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[quote=Anonymous]I have run 4 half marathons this year.   I run about a 8:20 or slightly slower mile so my finish times are around 1 hr, 50 min. for a 1/2.   So I'm certainly not a champion of any sort ;)  but I tend to place in the top 20% or higher.

I don't monitor my carbs and I don't even know what glycogen is.

I try to eat "clean", foods that are not processed and are mostly in their natural state.  I make sure to hydrate well in the few days before the race.   The night before the race I like to eat a small amount of pasta, a protein (generally chicken breast) and cooked veggies (nothing like  cruciferous because they make me gassy!).

The morning of the race I drink coffee--because it acts as a pretty quick laxative for me (sorry TMI) and I want that over with BEFORE the race, not during! :)   I also have a slice of toast with peanut butter on it and maybe a small piece of fruit (like a clementine or a handful of grapes).
But this is really important--don't do this ONLY on race mornings.   Whatever you plan to eat on race mornings, try eating the same exact thing for your training runs.   You should not try out new things (foods, clothes, etc.) on race day!   So if you think you are going to want to drink coffee on race day morning, makes sure you drink coffee before your training runs.

Fuel--I bring Gu gels or Sport Beans with me (again, if you are going to do this, bring them on your training runs too.   Exact brand, Exact flavor, etc.--nothing new on race day!)
I take a Gu or munch on a few beans about 15 minutes before the race, while waiting in the corrals.

Good Luck in your training! :)[/quote]

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