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Marathon training and weight loss
pinelakecutie
Posts: 28 Member
I’m training for my first marathon (NYC in November). I’ve ran/walked lots of races, up to half marathons, but I want to run New York. Basically starting slowly since I’ve been sedentary for months. I’ve also gained weight over the last few months. Body fat is mid- to high-30s.
I’ve been off and on LCHF and IF many times, and it works for me in terms of fat and weight loss. But I’m worried about trying to get fat-adapted while increasing my exercise. However, I can’t run a marathon at my current body fat % and weight. It’s going to make it too hard and painful. Any advice from endurance runners?
Stats are 5’8”, approx 163 lbs, 47-years-old
Thanks.
I’ve been off and on LCHF and IF many times, and it works for me in terms of fat and weight loss. But I’m worried about trying to get fat-adapted while increasing my exercise. However, I can’t run a marathon at my current body fat % and weight. It’s going to make it too hard and painful. Any advice from endurance runners?
Stats are 5’8”, approx 163 lbs, 47-years-old
Thanks.
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Bumping cuz we do have at least 1 other marathoner here. Her name is Marcie something.
I couldn't find a post to find her name to tag her here but she ran a marathon a few months ago. @KnitOrMiss, you recommended the Volek and Phinney book to her which she found really helpful (in the Keto forum).
@Marcelynh maybe?2 -
Yes, ma'am, that's her! Hopefully she'll see this post and join in.1
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Great. Thanks!0
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