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Please tell me you are just trolling and that you're not really this stupid?
Colin - Pie Runner asked about the effects weight loss would have on performance, not how to lose weight, that's the point.
Your points are obvious and not at all insightful. First time round they were not just irrelevant but came across rude and obnoxious. I am fairly sure with a name like 'Pie Runner' the OP would not take offence but that's not the point.
You seem to have your own agenda on this topic that blinds you to what the discussion is actually about.
I said "You are just repeating back to me what I have pointed out to you. Why would you make remarks that don't address the OP's question?"
Your reply
"Er. Because he's called "Pie Runner" and is 17 stone 6?"
I think this is a stupid reply because there is no logical link between my question and your answer. If you had said "because I have my own agenda on this subject due to....... then it would have been a good answer.
Next time I have a question I might just check with you first Colin to make sure I'm asking the right question. It's good to know you're there.
You realise there is a private message facility, I guess if Pie Runner really wants to hear more pearls of wisdom from you, that's an option.
Oh and yes I can be a twat, but I normally have to be provoked by an idiot.
The only possible way this can be true, is if you have two accounts and you are also Pie Runner.
Yep
he is less than three stones heavier than usain bolt.......
if someone came on her and was 13 stone and wanted to speed up would you say put on 2 stone to match teh weight of the fastest man
www.runningforfitness.org/calc/diet/weighteffect
Try this website and enter your times and current weight and it will calculate the effect of weight loss.Hope this helps
that website gives the calculator but then states that it is based on an unrealistic assumption...so basically not worth even looking at
important note: this calculation is based on the (unrealistic) assumption that the change in weight is not accompanied by any other change. In reality, losing weight may take you to below your healthy weight, in which case it will not result in an improvement in performance, and may result in illness.
being lighter helps. works for me.
So let me get this straight. You can say what you want, it's the nature of the forum but you get all pissy when comments are made about what you say?
You're right that you can say what you want and I actually find this to and fro all quite amusing. You are just repeating yourself now though.
I'd be interested to know why you have such firm if a little facile views on this subject?
I you are losing fat and not muscle mass I think the calculator is probably fairly accurate about 2 seconds a mile per pound as Cougie said in an earlier post.If Pie runner trains and eats correctly he will be reducing his bodies fat percentage and his times will improve.
For me its hard to isolate because generally if I'm losing weight whilst training (usually after an injury when I've put on weight) then it's hard to know how much improvement is down to weighing less and how much is just down to being fitter through training. Too many factors at play to accurately estimate.
Im sure somebody mentioned this above.
Obviously if you havent any fat to lose then its not going to work - but it does mention it.
For those of us who might overindulge from time to time - its a guide at least.
MO FARAH STOP READING THAT CALCULATION RIGHT THERE.....
Hi Pierunner,
I was pretty much in your shoes about 2 and a bit years ago, weight was around 17-18 stone, sometimes a bit higher.(18st 10lbs!) But a keen if sporadic runner.
My times two years ago were similar to yours, with a marathon pb of 4.25 though.
Then I started losing a bit of weight and improved a bit, then this year lost a lot of weight, currently at 13st, and Ive seen a huge improvement in times.
HM down from 2.04 to 1.41, 5 km from 24.40 to 21.30
As well as eating healthy I have run more, as it feels so much better. So, I can't say its weight loss, better commitment, more miles, or anything. The important thing is it makes me feel so much better, I really don't give a shit whats causing it. I know just how hard I worked to get that weight off,its tough.
I also discovered "Man V Fat" which, if you don't know, is an online support for blokes trying to lose weight. You decide the "method" of weight loss, but the online support helps you through those bad days!.... and its free!
oh please finish it, I was enjoying that.
Just when I was getting bored, back you come. Cheers Colin.
Colin - I can't help feeling you have some issues you haven't dealt with. I was trying to move the story along. Trying to focus on you. You're making it very difficult for me to help you.
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