Keto and running
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zamirasoni
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Hello!! I'm reaching out for advice. I'm not an athlete on any kind of way, but I do keep a pretty busy schedule. My friend and I like to do some running and we will do a half marathon here and there. So, it's been two years since our last half and we decided to start training. I was doing fine but I have gained about 30 lbs since the last half marathon and I was feeling it on my knees. So, I needed desperately to loose some weight and help out my joints. I started Keto two weeks ago. First week, i did my usual run and things were fine. Week two on Keto, I can barely move my legs. My legs feel so heavy and I'm exhausted. I went from 12 min mile to 14 and 17. I just need to know that there is hope at the end of the road. I don't expect overnight to go back to my glory days of 10 min miles-that was 30lbs ago. But I hope I can at least go back to 13 and have more energy. My runner's high/ burst of energy after my run is gone
. Any advice or experiences would be greatly appreciate it.
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Quick advice: Supplement electrolytes. Add salt / lite salt to food and use electrolyte supplements.
Other advice: Read The Art and Science of Low Carbohydrate Performance by Phinney and Volek. This is specifically about the application of keto adaptation to athletic performance.Until keto-adapted (3-4 months after switching to keto), athletic performance will suffer during the transition.3 -
Thank you @midwesterner85 . It seems like i have a long road ahead.1
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I agree with @midwesterner85. It seems silly, but I find that I don't realize how thirsty I am until it is too late. I love Zipfizz to replace electrolytes. They can be found on amazon, costco, or some health stores.2
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I just want to give you a little hope about this. I started keto in March, and I've mainly been focusing on the nutrition to lose weight. I run some, and work out in the gym, but I'm not training for anything. I signed up for a 5k on kind of a whim in May, and had a really good run! Some days are good, some days not so good. But I had the same experience before doing keto when I was focusing on my running & trained for a half marathon (good days & bad days). So, I think you'll get your speed back after some adjustment. Also, I don't know where you live, but here in NY we're finally getting some warm, humid weather, and that is an adjustment for running as well.1
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There is always hope at the end sis. Hold onto your faith and know that better days are coming. Time to lace up, get up, and go! You got this 🤗🌻2
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Thank you @chelny , that does help. I went running with my crazy friend this weekend and I tried something new.I usually just get out of bed and go running. I live in Texas and I you are not out there by 6 am.. you are running at 82 degrees. So, this time I had a protein shake and pre-work out. I think the sugar help. I finish the 3 miles and I was only 3 minutes behind her. I consider that improvement.0
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Thank you @ShayKnicks31 .. I love your faith and attitude0
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I agree with @midwesterner85. It seems silly, but I find that I don't realize how thirsty I am until it is too late. I love Zipfizz to replace electrolytes. They can be found on amazon, costco, or some health stores.
I love zip fizz as well. I drink one every morning.1 -
@Janedod I missed my Zipfizz
Since, I started keto and i only get 20 carbs. My Zipfizz was among the first things to get cut. 2g of carbs is rough at the beginning.
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