The night before a big race, your aim should be to load up on carbs.

If you’re preparing to run a long distance race, such as a marathon, you’ll want to consume a form of carbohydrates you enjoy, so it will be easier to consume a larger quantity than you would normally eat.

Adding flavour to pastas and rice can work, but you needn’t consume unhealthy fats and sugars when meals like pancetta spaghetti give you plenty of flavour.

Pancetta Spaghetti
(Serves two)

INGREDIENTS
½ cup olive oil
5 cloves garlic, finely sliced
110g finely diced pancetta
225g spaghetti
¼ cup flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped

METHOD
To make garlic oil, heat olive oil over medium heat and add garlic. Remove from stove and let infuse for one hour, then discard the garlic.

Cook pasta according to package directions. In a separate pan, fry the pancetta in two tablespoons garlic oil until cooked (about three to four minutes).

Drain pasta and add to the pancetta. Garnish with parsley and serve.

ENERGY 2512kJ
FAT 22g
PROTEIN 10g
CARBS 80g