tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2280571059554402649.post6738460713085084641..comments2023-10-20T11:01:58.421-05:00Comments on 5 Miles Past Empty: The Verdict…5 Miles Past Emptyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16542419394717296576noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2280571059554402649.post-30772162591633942092011-06-29T10:24:39.255-05:002011-06-29T10:24:39.255-05:00SO refreshing to read this blog post. I too strugg...SO refreshing to read this blog post. I too struggle with the same issues. Always hungry except for 2 hours after a long run which is when I'm supposed to be eating. It is maddening. I've actually gained weight since I've increased my mileage but I don't feel like I'm eating any differently. Glad to know I'm not alone!Melhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04980264792170333437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2280571059554402649.post-73418534107565833932011-06-14T17:32:22.126-05:002011-06-14T17:32:22.126-05:00You should check out Racing Weight by Matt Fitzger...You should check out Racing Weight by Matt Fitzgerald. <br />http://www.amazon.com/Racing-Weight-Lean-Peak-Performance/dp/1934030511 I've been reading and while I was doing some of the things he suggests he gives a lot of good advice to find your perfect training weight for your sport and how to make sure that your body is balanced.<br />-DeeonnaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2280571059554402649.post-10589122209435712222011-06-12T19:56:08.750-05:002011-06-12T19:56:08.750-05:00Ask Jill Parker from Run With Jill. She apparentl...Ask Jill Parker from Run With Jill. She apparently does all the crap you want. All I know is she doesn't like me drinking the night before races ... blah blah blah.<br /><br />I wouldn't normally recommend someone but she's cut 5 minutes off my 5k and got me to run 1/2 marathons with my HR in rest mode. Her training plans cover run/bike/swim/weights/nutrition, plus she competes in swimming, biking, and running.Andrew Opalahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12840813324329773479noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2280571059554402649.post-22398812851264373542011-06-12T01:46:37.339-05:002011-06-12T01:46:37.339-05:00Obviously I'm not certified to give this advic...Obviously I'm not certified to give this advice (YET!), but after reading your recount, some things about her advice to you didn't sit right.<br /><br />Our bodies work on a calories in-calories out model. It cannot fabricate weight out of air and water, nor can it lose weight without experiencing a restriction of calories or a boost in metabolism. <br /><br />So if you're not losing weight quickly, I doubt you're eating 1000 calories under your daily requirement (because if you were, you'd lose a pound every 4 days.) <br /><br />If you're not getting enough protein to rebuild your muscles after they undergo repeated trauma, they will shrink. Its possible that this has happened, but unlikely. You'd know if your body was in ketosis. <br /><br />More likely is that you're getting enough calories, but not of the right things on the right days.<br /><br />It usually wouldn't make a difference to the average person, but it will for an athlete. After 20 minutes of cardio, your body switches from burning carbs only, to burning carbs AND fat. (This switch to more efficient fueling is why the first 2 miles of a run suck and then suddenly you feel better.)<br /><br />On running days, you'll need to be highr carb, but not too high. On non-running days, keep to moderate carbs and boost your protein to help your traumatized muscles rebuild. Its likely you're eating the same things every day regardless of your workout that day - thinking it'll all even out. But it doesn't.<br />Your body also "sucks up" carbs like a sponge for an hour after a workout. So stick to protein only during this period, or else you're going to store those carbs in very stubborn places!<br /><br /><br />I dont think you're training too much. But maybe you ARE doing too much. Its not so much the time spent exercising, but the other things on your plate that are bringing you down and overwhelming you. You dont seem to be at peace. You have a lot up in the air right now, but it sounds like things will even out in a couple weeks. How you choose to keep balance is up to you and your family. If you dont WANT to cut back on your workouts, then dont. But then something else has to give somewhere.<br /><br />Find another trainer - one who runs like you do, and has experience with the needs of a triathlete. Even if that person tells you the same thing this other woman did, at least it'll come from someone you can respect. But I suspect they'll tell you something different than you heard yesterday...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2280571059554402649.post-69085796471896964252011-06-11T21:18:51.630-05:002011-06-11T21:18:51.630-05:00I can so feel your pain right now, except I'm ...I can so feel your pain right now, except I'm on the opposite corner. I've recently started strength training (lifting HEAVY weights) and in doing so, I've cut out nearly all of my endurance training. I want to add the endurance stuff back in, but I don't know how!<br />I found this article that I thought you'd find interesting. I know you'll find your answers soon! (PS. I'd recommend the book "New Rules of Lifting for Women"<br />http://members.rachelcosgrove.com/public/505print.cfm<br />~Jessica<br />http://healthyfor100.blogspot.comJessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15606131327600041337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2280571059554402649.post-28461138323676131432011-06-11T15:37:42.849-05:002011-06-11T15:37:42.849-05:00It is sooo frustrating to me that I can train as h...It is sooo frustrating to me that I can train as hard as I do and NOT LOSE WEIGHT, or even gain weight when I'm not looking. It is so hard to figure out how much to eat... sorry that the trainer didn't turn out to be a good fit, but good for you sticking with it and following through on something that is important to you! I like the long term thinking.Marlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08230997094889375925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2280571059554402649.post-75324121317150933202011-06-11T13:46:59.850-05:002011-06-11T13:46:59.850-05:00By no means am I an expert but having read your po...By no means am I an expert but having read your post, I think perhaps maybe you should seek the advice of a nutritionist and not a personal trainer. In my personal not professional at all opinion, it does not sound like you are overtraining because you're not injuring yourself or seem overtired and what not. It seems you are looking for simply weight loss advice and I am not sure my little unprofessional mind agrees with the trainer. I would seek a second opinion. Good luck though! You are an inspiration regardless!Pattyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07837365934327735115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2280571059554402649.post-49343988601451515022011-06-11T10:23:45.593-05:002011-06-11T10:23:45.593-05:00Paleo for Athletes- buy the book, it will change y...Paleo for Athletes- buy the book, it will change your training and nutrition life! This is NOT the same as paleo diet for regular folks, make sure you get the one specifically for athletes- you need to eat more than the regular plans recommend. And it's not really a plan, just advice on eating more natural stuff, but the right combo of it. Like a big fat sweet potato right after you work out, or avocado slices and almonds as regular snacks, tips like that. It's meant to support that much training and make you feel really good. Good luck!!!Tina Zhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14450972908032011681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2280571059554402649.post-79039178662419829612011-06-11T10:07:48.628-05:002011-06-11T10:07:48.628-05:00I don't run nearly as much as you, but I'v...I don't run nearly as much as you, but I've been handed that diagnosis several times. I believe it to an extent, but I have never been told how to remedy it. Just eating more or training or less or both leaves me feeling like I'm spinning out of control. I'm currently looking into the idea of employing a sports nutritioninst to put this issue to bed once and for all. I hope you find a good solution. I CAN tell you that when I over extend myself physically I get really emotional. when I find myself crying hysterically it usually means I'm not sleeping very much, eating enough, and /or I'm working out more then my body can handle. <br />thinking good thoughts for you and hope to hear you're feeling good soon!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2280571059554402649.post-49855362666137408682011-06-11T08:19:51.431-05:002011-06-11T08:19:51.431-05:00First of all, let me tell you something about pers...First of all, let me tell you something about personal trainers, because I am one!<br /><br />Not sure if you saw an athletic trainer, personal trainer or physical therapist. There are major differences between all three. First of all personal trainers are NOT nutritionists. In fact, we are told to not give nutrition advice because it is outside of our scope.<br /><br />Second of all, I work with a bunch of meat head women who have never ran a tri or road race in their lives. I continually hear them give wrong advice to people wanting to do endurance events. I am the only triathlete at work so I know a little more about what I'm talking about when it comes to racing than they do, yet they pretend to know.<br /><br />The trainer does have a valid point about calorie conservation by your body, however it may be another added problem. I read a book a few years ago about a woman who was an elite marathoner. Her body fat was 15% and she was trying to get to 13%. As it turns out, she needed to slow down her average long run pace from 7 min miles to 8 min miles and she dropped the body fat in 2 months.<br /><br />I would get a second opinion if I were you from a physical therapist, nutritionist or athletic trainer just to be safe. Sounds like you're taking this kind of hard and it always helps to get another opinion. <br /><br />Finally, make sure your calories are coming from good sources. I know that I am a HUGE foodie and after a long run, bike, swim I am craving boxes of cereal as opposed to whole wheat english muffins but that right there can be the key also.<br /><br />Sorry for the novel, hope this helps, good luck and don't stress!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2280571059554402649.post-77244728159522332972011-06-11T08:07:00.645-05:002011-06-11T08:07:00.645-05:00I too struggle with how much to eat, what to eat t...I too struggle with how much to eat, what to eat to fuel my body for running, and also I'd like to lose about 10 lbs. I'm a weight watchers leader and I know what I need to eat to lose weight, I lost 50 lbs 5 years ago, but that was before I started running. I do think that rest days are important as well. I always have at least one. Good Luck! I'd love to hear what you figure out to do..christahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15001137323076398349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2280571059554402649.post-9892859482768459222011-06-11T08:04:24.323-05:002011-06-11T08:04:24.323-05:00I am so with you. Even down to the BF. Apparently ...I am so with you. Even down to the BF. Apparently I'm 24% too. I have found a balance that keeps me from gaining, but never losing and I'm not sure what to change.<br /><br />Like you, I want to race and I want to race strong. I don't want to cut any of my workouts and I want to indulge every now and then. <br /><br />UGH! I constantly think, if I'm this size/weight/bf and I work out this much, imagine what I'd be like if I never worked out. It would be scary. <br /><br />I have cut my race schedule to be more focused on training for "a" goals and then filling in the holes. From now to Nov - NYC Marathon is the goal. January 2012-May 2012 - 70.3. Maybe she is right and it's too much? I don't want to believe it though ...TMB @ RACING WITH BABEShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12670409852045798697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2280571059554402649.post-7290281454326641462011-06-10T23:26:19.871-05:002011-06-10T23:26:19.871-05:00I don't have any professional advice for ya......I don't have any professional advice for ya...but in my OPINION, i always thought losing weight was all about the cardio, but in my experience lifting weights does make a big difference in how my body looks. You work out like crazy...but isn't your body already used to what you're doing? I think if you added weight lifting (which could mean shorter workouts of your other sports? Or taking off a day from 'em?), you might see the results you want. I don't do anything major w/ weights, but i do exercise videos (michelle dozois is my fav - see clips of her videos at collagevideo.com and no, no one pays me to say that! ha!) that mix cardio w/ weights and they can be a lot of fun. Almost as much fun as a run...almost. Or keep doing what you're doing...you obviously look great and i'm not sure i believe those body fat percentage things anyway! i never like what they say! ha!~K~https://www.blogger.com/profile/16200802296574563968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2280571059554402649.post-68016567689882132672011-06-10T21:17:57.691-05:002011-06-10T21:17:57.691-05:00Oh I hate it when I hear news that I don't wan...Oh I hate it when I hear news that I don't want to and don't think they can be right. i don't have any great insight for you, wish I did, but I would love it to have someone tell me to eat more :)Christy @ My Dirt Road Anthem: A Runner's Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05571125963317402377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2280571059554402649.post-63626060382409219912011-06-10T21:05:13.961-05:002011-06-10T21:05:13.961-05:00Every time I read about working out and weight los...Every time I read about working out and weight loss, it always says it's all about calories in and calories out. I think you need to find out how many calories you are burning and how many you need to eat to lose a teeny bit of weight. She is probably right that you aren't eating enough...but I would add that it's not enough calories, so yeah, your body is holding on to the extra pounds because it's afraid of starving. <br /><br />The Bodybugg was awesome for this. It showed me how much/little I needed to eat on the days I worked out and the days I did not work out. They are not equal, as it turns out. :) <br /><br />Good luck!Kerriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00538129698829932559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2280571059554402649.post-78786458462534114902011-06-10T19:47:32.190-05:002011-06-10T19:47:32.190-05:00Eating 1000 too few calories is too few and will k...Eating 1000 too few calories is too few and will keep you from losing any weight. It's important to eat back the calories that you burn during exercise.KT80https://www.blogger.com/profile/16684403251453206458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2280571059554402649.post-38872336908304754672011-06-10T19:12:57.441-05:002011-06-10T19:12:57.441-05:00yup yup yup i am feeling every bit of your pain an...yup yup yup i am feeling every bit of your pain and frustration because I am in teh same darn boat. however having seen a recent pic you posted I can't believe yo uare 24% BF, are you positive that's right??RunToTheFinishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13995696358152941044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2280571059554402649.post-47924094031281544522011-06-10T18:45:43.040-05:002011-06-10T18:45:43.040-05:0024% body fat is not bad! But you can bike, run, an...24% body fat is not bad! But you can bike, run, and swim your little heart out but if you don't lift weights you can't expect to have a lot of muscle tone... that's just from my experience and from what I see / read. Do you lift consistently? Maybe working in a consistent weight training program would help but then that on top of everything else you do... yeah I really have no answers. Sometimes I think I run a lot by clocking 150-175 miles a month often and then I see people who run 200+ miles a month plus swim and bike and then I feel like a slacker!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2280571059554402649.post-22870668140236442032011-06-10T16:21:12.158-05:002011-06-10T16:21:12.158-05:00Don't let the opinion of one trainer (who isn&...Don't let the opinion of one trainer (who isn't a runner) get you down. Not saying she's wrong, but I think it would be a good idea to talk to a trainer/coach who is more experienced with your particular sports (running/biking/swimming).Brianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00301626868769352269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2280571059554402649.post-5343553292370100782011-06-10T15:48:30.458-05:002011-06-10T15:48:30.458-05:00Sorry that was such sucky news to hear. One way to...Sorry that was such sucky news to hear. One way to look at it is that you have two conflicting goals. One- you love to workout and it makes you happy. If that's goal # 1 then just do what you are doing! Goal two- you want to be as fast as possible, which may mean shedding weight. If this is your number one goal then cutting back may be the way to achieve it! Good luck!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08756217087453502524noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2280571059554402649.post-74856388099058153372011-06-10T15:46:18.089-05:002011-06-10T15:46:18.089-05:00oh man I wish I had the answer. I'm still tryi...oh man I wish I had the answer. I'm still trying to figure out racing/running nutritions. eat to Lose weight?sure. Get to racing weight,fuel properly and strike a balance?not so much<br /><br />good luckTriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16665644808858115598noreply@blogger.com