I’ve ran for about 1.5 years, my results have improved and my weight dropped; I’m now starting to take my training more seriously following a structured schedule – My aim is simply to perform as well as I can come race day.
I’m 12st 11lbs and I’m struggling to drop any more weight. My training is more intense than it has been before so
under-eating leaves me feeling really drained (especially so on my runs) – I’m now eating sensibly but sufficiently to fuel my excercise.
I understand a lower body fat % means less excess weight being carried and therefore better running performance, but at the same time I’ve not really embarked on a dedicated training regime before so I’m hoping my running ability could still improve even if I lost no weight.
Should I not worry about my weight and focus on training hard? Train hard and eat less and just work through the days feeling energyless? Or perhaps cut my calorie intake and training? Or something else?
All advice MUCH appreciated.
Some great info on running and nutrition, but nothing really I didn’t know already… I’m quite some way of becoming anorexic and have no intention of ever surcoming to the disease so I wouldn’t worry about that.
Going back to my original question though, would I be better to focus on my training or focusing on my weightloss for best performance improvements?
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