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Weight loss possible while training for my first half? (Read 969 times)


mileage hound

    Weight loss during training becomes an issue if you are either a) trying to run a huge calorie deficit at any mileage level, or b) training to such a volume taht even a minor deficit in calories will impede recovery.

     

    I looked at your log.  Unless you plan a very substantial increase in your weekly mileage, you should have no issues running a reasonable calorie deficit and completing that training. 

     

    You can always manage calorie restriction just like you do your training....if it gets too rough, ease off (ie eat more) for a day or two and then decrease again.  It may slow your weight loss but allow you to continue it for longer while still running.

    2012 goals:  Fastest race times since 2006.

     

    "If you want to be a bad a$s, then do what a bad a$s does.  There's your pep talk for today.  Go Run." -- Slo_Hand

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