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posted: 5/14/2008 at 3:10 AM |
Does anyone know if data exists that compares weight with running performance. For example, for every 1 lb decrease in weight, on average people can decrease pace by X secs/mile OR heart rate will decrease with the same level of effort, etc.
really curious when you hit diminishing returns - I run a good deal but am still not at an optimum weight likely due to dietary choices (another discussion).
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posted: 5/14/2008 at 3:33 AM
modified: 5/14/2008 at 3:34 AM |
I saved this link when we had a discussion about this a while ago.
MTA: A RW article mentioned that it was like 2 sec/mile per pound. Your mileage may vary. |
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posted: 5/14/2008 at 7:58 AM |
I read in Runners World that for every 1 lb of weight that you lose you gain 2 seconds every mile in a race. For eg.
Let's say that you currently weigh 192lbs (this is me by the way)
and you have recently run a 4 mile race in 24:56
then x weeks later you have lost 14 lbs in weight: this would decrease each mile split by 2x14=28secs.
Therefore my expected 4 mile time would be: 23:04. This in turn would up my VO2max from 53 to 57ish.
I have used this formula and it does work. You need to remember though that there is optimum race weight and that you dont want to lose muscle tissue, you need to lose it healthily and at a steady controlled rate.
I am no role model of this as my weight is up and down like a brides nightie!
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