Forums >Racing>Is there any benefit to being 5 lbs lighter for Marathon
#artbydmcbride
Runners run
The problem is how to get it off.
Prince of Fatness
I (gasp, even beer!)
Not at it at all.
I'm not overweight by any stretch, could always be 5 lbs lighter or so. I was thinking that it would help some small amount to try and get rid of that stubborn 5 before the marathon. Physically, I don't think it has any real performance merit except that I have 5 less lbs to carry. Silly idea? Sam
How To Run a Marathon: Step 1 - start running. There is no Step 2.
(gasp, even beer!)
This. Is. Crazy. Talk.
A Saucy Wench
I have become Death, the destroyer of electronic gadgets
"When I got too tired to run anymore I just pretended I wasnt tired and kept running anyway" - dd, age 7