Running Strong: Running and Strength Training Tips for Everyday Athletes

75 - The Truth About Weight and Running


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Am I too heavy? Is my weight making me unhealthy? Would losing "a couple pounds" help me run faster?

I discuss weight with people on a weekly (sometimes daily) basis and am tired of the misinformation from both ends. Weight plays a factor in your running. It's probably not as much of a factor as you think. It's definitely NOT as simple as "lighter = faster."

In this episode, I tried to deliver the truth about weight and running.

If you've ever gotten on the scale and thought "I'd probably be faster if I weighed less," then this is for you. 

Please let me know if you have any questions!

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Links:

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  • Nick Bare's Sub-3hr Marathon
  • Sally McCrae
  • 74 - Running PUTS w/ JEREMY SMITH & JEFF FULLMER
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