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**zimmy** · 10-31-2006, 10:49 PM

So i been stuck at 240 forever and a day. I started training for running a marathon and I managed to gain 10 lbs in 4 days :P (ate everything in site for 4 days straight)... anyway... the weird thing is.. i hop back on the diet and 2 weeks later i'm at 232'ish... how bizarre is that.

**mavsluva** · 10-31-2006, 11:12 PM

Originally Posted by zimmy

So i been stuck at 240 forever and a day. I started training for running a marathon and I managed to gain 10 lbs in 4 days :P (ate everything in site for 4 days straight)... anyway... the weird thing is.. i hop back on the diet and 2 weeks later i'm at 232'ish... how bizarre is that.

Long distance running will make your weight fluctuate like no other. For example, I run a 10 mile lap around a popular lake in Dallas every Saturday morning with my wife. Pre-run, I weigh about 172lbs. Post-run, I'll weigh about 166-168lbs. I'm convinced that it's the fact that the body has been stripped of all of its water during the run. I do like how I feel post-run, though, because my skin is extra tight and I feel light on my feet.

Oh, and Zimmy, if you're not familiar with those food gels (Goo Packs, PowerGel, etc.), I highly recommend that you check them out. During a LONG run, I recommend that you down one of these about every 6 miles to best maintain your blood sugar levels for better sustained energy. Also, avoid the food gels that contain caffeine early in your runs. Caffeine will cause your body to shed its stored water much too quickly, therefore, resulting in dehydration come about mile 15. Avoid caffeine until about mile 18-20 because it will then be your saving grace to the finish line!

Good luck!

**zimmy** · 10-31-2006, 11:30 PM

yah ...i use em on saturdays during my long runs ... man i envy ya... 10 mile lap around a lake? that sounds beautiful... I run around a stupid track and just count the laps... over and over and over again :\

**mavsluva** · 10-31-2006, 11:45 PM

I really have to tip my hat to you in your decision to run a marathon. You'll be amazed at the mental toughness that you'll gain from this accomplishment. We can all sit here and forecast the physical struggle that you'll endure during this marathon. But what you'll remember the most is the mental struggle that you had to overcome when you hit about mile 22. You'll have thoughts entering your mind that you've never had in your life!

This popular lake that I'm referring to is the Dallas White Rock Lake. They hold an annual marathon in December at this very lake. It's very scenic. In more ways than one! Lots of fit women (including my wife of course)!

**zimmy** · 10-31-2006, 11:52 PM

lol...i haven't gone past 15 miles yet... but at 15... my hips are seriously trying to talk me into quiting :P But thanks to some "friends" who said i can't make it... it passes ;P

**mavsluva** · 10-31-2006, 11:57 PM

Doubters are a mans best motivational tool in my opinion!

**chest6** · 11-01-2006, 01:49 AM

Originally Posted by mavsluva

Long distance running will make your weight fluctuate like no other. For example, I run a 10 mile lap around a popular lake in Dallas every Saturday morning with my wife. Pre-run, I weigh about 172lbs. Post-run, I'll weigh about 166-168lbs. I'm convinced that it's the fact that the body has been stripped of all of its water during the run. I do like how I feel post-run, though, because my skin is extra tight and I feel light on my feet.

Oh, and Zimmy, if you're not familiar with those food gels (Goo Packs, PowerGel, etc.), I highly recommend that you check them out. During a LONG run, I recommend that you down one of these about every 6 miles to best maintain your blood sugar levels for better sustained energy. Also, avoid the food gels that contain caffeine early in your runs. Caffeine will cause your body to shed its stored water much too quickly, therefore, resulting in dehydration come about mile 15. Avoid caffeine until about mile 18-20 because it will then be your saving grace to the finish line!

Good luck!

White Rock Lake..yayy..

Running is hard

**CSAR** · 11-01-2006, 05:40 AM

Originally Posted by chest6

Running is hard

Running sucks!

I used to run around a big sandbox called the Persian Gulf. It sucked. Running sucks. Running with rucks, weapons, and kit in full combat gear sucks worst. Running with all that crap and then swimming with all that crap sucks worse than worst. I don't care if I ever run again in my life. I'll stick to the gym!!