carbo-load

To consume large amounts of carbohydrate-rich food(s), such as pasta, rice, potatoes, etc., as a means of increasing stored energy in preparation for a major athletic event (e.g., a marathon). While some have questioned whether it really helps one's performance, I still carbo-load before every big race.

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Benjamin	BEN-jə-min (English), bawn-zha-MEN (French), BEN-yah-meen (German)	English, French, German, Dutch, Danish, Swedish, Norwegian, Biblical
Kefilwe	-	Southern African, Tswana
Kay (3)	KIE (Swedish)	Frisian, German, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish
Ozias	-	Biblical Latin, Biblical Greek
Leonor	-	Spanish, Portuguese
Bendiks	-	Latvian