Countdown To Dopey Day 11: Nutrition in the Final Two Weeks Before Dopey - Don’t Change a Thing

Day 11 – Nutrition in the Final Two Weeks Before Dopey With just under two weeks to go before runDisney Marathon Weekend, nutrition anxiety often ramps up — and that’s exactly when runners are most tempted to make unnecessary changes. In Day 11 of the Dopey Countdown, Coach Jill Bartholomew explains why the final two weeks are not the time to overhaul your diet, experiment with new fueling strategies, or follow last-minute advice from social media. After months of training, your body has already adapted to how you’ve been eating — and changing that now can create more risk than reward. This episode covers why sudden increases in carbs, fluids, or supplements can backfire, how overhydration can be just as dangerous as underhydration, and why your gut craves predictability under stress. Jill also clarifies the difference between everyday carbohydrate intake and true carb loading, and why carb loading too early can cause more problems than it solves. Key takeaways include: Why the final two weeks are about consistency, not optimization Common nutrition mistakes driven by panic and social media noise Why “nothing new on race day” also applies before race week How stress, taper, and travel can change appetite Why boring nutrition is smart nutrition right now This episode is a grounding reminder that what got you here is what will carry you to the start line — and that simplicity is your biggest advantage in the final stretch. 🎧 This is Day 11 of the daily Dopey Countdown, designed to guide runDisney athletes calmly and confidently to race weekend.