However, this was trial number two of my experiment. Last Summer I used the same marathon training guide for an upcoming race. I ran the same number of miles, the same days a week, had an equal number of rest days, ran on the same surface with the same brand of shoes, etc...but I ended up gaining a pound or two.
The difference: Diet.
1. Sugar Free Syrup- Just Do It. It tastes good. either 210 calories or 20 for a serving..not a big difference or anything.
2. Fat free ranch dressing- another ridiculous amount of calorie loss
3. smart balance butter with canola oil/flax seed 50 calories a tablespoon compared to 100
4. fat free cottage cheese..it's already cottage cheese it can't hurt
4. fruity water drinks with zero calories
5. skinny cow chocolate ice cream bars
3. White bread tends to have less calories. Yes, wheat or multigrain bread may be 'healthier,' but like i stated earlier... caloric deficit will get you places.
4. brussels sprouts are the bomb, unless you eat them plain than it's like rabbit turds (assuming here.)
5. try not to eat back your calories that you burn working out.
6. training for a marathon is not physically difficult. training your mind is the tough part. To run when you're scheduled to run. to plan ahead and get up early when you have a busy day. to map our distances. pay attention to traffic signals when you're 10 miles past exhausted. to look one day. one run, one mile at a time rather than all of the days, runs and miles you have yet to complete. Whether you would like to lose a few pounds or are ready for an iron man-bodies are amazingly resilient. Train it with the right amount of progression and it won't fight back.
In 2018, now living in Chicago I've found it difficult to run more than 4-5 miles. My knees struggle with the repetition, but thanks to ClassPass I am still able to take on challenging workouts with less, but highly intense running. For me, this is sustainable for years to come.
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