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RE: Week three of the new training block is done, and I’m knackered
You must be burning a load of calories doing this. Do you have to eat a lot generally? I don't take anything on runs and I often run before breakfast on a Sunday, but I'm not going as far as you.
I am burning a bunch of calories I think. That's why I crashed on the last two days - not getting enough fuel in.
I run fasted in the mornings no problem, but for the afternoon runs I definitely need to fuel up more.
I'm snaking a lot more now - home made oat bars and fruit. And I always re-hydrate with a beer or two after my evening runs ;-)
I've also started drinking fruit juice (fresh-ish) to try and get more calories in. My weight seems to be stable, so I'm not burning more than I'm eating.
When I stop next week for a break I'll put on a couple of kilos probably. But they'll come right off the week after as soon as I start doing hill work.
My wife tends to make big meals, so I suppose I am eating quite a lot generally.
Hmmm....... I'm hungry now ;-)
I quite like that running allows me to indulge my sweet tooth a bit without putting on weight, but I guess you still need a good balance.