For the third year of marathon training in a row I've made the same mistake of trying to lose weight early in the season. The logic is that if I put so much work into getting faster for this frickin' long run, I might as well just carry a few less pounds all that distance.
Problem is, I've put on about 10 pounds since the start of my serious training program. Its a common problem for marathoners. We put on weight as we ramp up the miles. Part of it is muscle. But part of it is the body holding on to every calorie just in case you try to toss in a long run.
Every year this happens and I cut down my calorie intake to compensate. Big mistake. Calorie deficiency during an endurance training program sucks. Tired is not the word. Bone weary, that comes closer. I was totally exhausted this week. So, I guess its time to get serious. Time to start planning loads of lean calories and up the ante on sleep. Good by social life! Hello summer marathon training.
And no more beer. Only hard whisky for me until December!
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