
Originally Posted by
Times Roman
And this is exactly from something in my past. I competed in anything between 10k and marathon. internationally, representing the USArmy, in Europe. So against Italians, French, and Germans primarily. You definitely have the right idea. Maximize lungs, minimize weight. But I believe the wrong approach with [removed for spam-filter]. Agree, body weight is the enemy. But you don't have to have much muscle mass to be a world class runner. Type 1 muscle can be minimal and yet continue working all day. There are some serious skinny marathoners that kick ass. So taking the test to preserve mass while (I'm sorry, I don't like DNP) "poisoning" yourself with DNP to me doesn't make any sense. Doesn't seem like a very good way to get healthy. What you have omitted in your write up is your stats. Importantly, your height and bf%, and even your age.
So what is wrong with being in a 1000 cal deficit, relying on the right amount of protein, and about an hour a day of cardio at 75% of max heart rate? And then as the race approaches, employ a cycle approach to duration and intensity of training. During this time, it's pointless to do any serious strength training (sorry fellow board members, but it's accurate). And then 48 hours prior to the event, begin to carb load with proper surplus hydration.
Personally, I think your approach is all wrong. You seem to want to switch modes from boxing to running and not allowing the proper time for your body to acclimate, hence your belief for the need for DNP? If you drop weight slowly, and the right way, you will be in much better shape with better endurance.
Just my .02
---Roman