"The many proponents of diets like Atkins and South Beach would have the public believe that carbohydrate is some kind of poison. Don't listen to them. Carbo's are a runner's best friend."

-Jason Karp, Marathon and Beyond Mag.

And, kids I agree. The article, appearing in the July/August version went on to get reeeally scientific and kind of bony. Dry and Bony. But that's the point! Runner's are not bony, skinny people. Nor should they strive to be. If you're going to run around the trails and roads essentially pounding your body into cement, gravel, asphalt....ya gotta have muscles to support your bones. So, the fuel tank for muscles is stored in your blood and liver, in yes, the form of a carbohydrate. Avoiding carbs is not for you. So, long story short; You didn't pick up the trend of legwarmers, polyester buttondowns, or Aquanet bangs (or DID you!!) when they emerged again in the fashion industry a year ago, so don't fall for this one. Speaking of carbohydrates, margaritas have carbs. mmmm, margs.