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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I could have written this post. I am about 20 lbs overweight but about 40% body fat. Mind boggling. I am training for a marathon as well.

From what I understand, much of this is about the way we train as runners. We stay in the cardiovascular zone and don't enter the fat burning zone. So we are burning calories, but not necessarily building much muscle or burning fat. We just essentially get hungrier.

Which brings me to my second point. When I'm running, I'm eating. A LOT! Like, more than my much taller, bigger, and more muscular husband. I'm assuming you do too. Because we burn all of those calories, and can't run without refueling them. If I'm poorly fueled, my running suffers. So I stay well fueled. So again, calories in are very similar to calories out. So no weight loss.

After my marathon, I am going to concentrate on running less miles, nutrition, and doing more strength training. You build muscle, but don't require as much fueling to get you going. I'm hoping that can combat the body fat. Because honestly, I'm not as upset about my weight as much as the fact that I'm all flab!!! Except for my thighs. They are huge and a lot of muscle! [/quote]

Thank you for posting, sounds like a plan, and good luck with your marathon![/quote]

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