Comments on: Less Cardio, Less Fat, More Muscle http://www.marksdailyapple.com/less-cardio-less-fat-more-muscle/ Serving up health and fitness insights (daily, of course) with a side of irreverence. Sat, 20 Mar 2010 04:07:35 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.1 hourly 1 By: Grok http://www.marksdailyapple.com/less-cardio-less-fat-more-muscle/#comment-451403 Grok Fri, 28 Aug 2009 21:37:57 +0000 http://www.marksdailyapple.com/?p=7504#comment-451403 Thanks for the tip. I'll comb it over. Thanks for the tip. I’ll comb it over.

]]> By: avoid debt http://www.marksdailyapple.com/less-cardio-less-fat-more-muscle/#comment-451250 avoid debt Fri, 28 Aug 2009 17:42:23 +0000 http://www.marksdailyapple.com/?p=7504#comment-451250 thx for the advice i shall listen to it and get skinnier thx for the advice i shall listen to it and get skinnier

]]> By: JaredE http://www.marksdailyapple.com/less-cardio-less-fat-more-muscle/#comment-451214 JaredE Fri, 28 Aug 2009 15:39:27 +0000 http://www.marksdailyapple.com/?p=7504#comment-451214 I would suggest checking out www.CrossFitEndurance.com I used this site (and got the certification last year) when training for my Ironman distance race. I feel like this style would much more suit your new lifestyle and mentality. It involves doing CrossFit (check out www.CrossFit.com) regularly, along with interval and tempo work for the running, instead of the long slow distances that you have done (or so I am guessing) in the past. There are people on the site, including the creator, who do ultras of 50-100 miles on 8-10 hours total per week. Feel free to hit me up if you want any other info than what the sites have to offer. I would suggest checking out http://www.CrossFitEndurance.com I used this site (and got the certification last year) when training for my Ironman distance race. I feel like this style would much more suit your new lifestyle and mentality. It involves doing CrossFit (check out http://www.CrossFit.com) regularly, along with interval and tempo work for the running, instead of the long slow distances that you have done (or so I am guessing) in the past. There are people on the site, including the creator, who do ultras of 50-100 miles on 8-10 hours total per week. Feel free to hit me up if you want any other info than what the sites have to offer.

]]> By: dml http://www.marksdailyapple.com/less-cardio-less-fat-more-muscle/#comment-451161 dml Fri, 28 Aug 2009 11:45:24 +0000 http://www.marksdailyapple.com/?p=7504#comment-451161 I'm the person who wrote this. I don't really have any photos at the moment, to be honest. I have some photos from earlier in the summer and maybe I'll take some new photos in a couple of months and send them to Mark. And, I might find that the distance running gets easier after I'm more adapted to eating this way. It's only been a month so far since I really changed my diet. Until a month ago, I was using carbs during my workouts and then more after my workouts. These days, I might eat some fruit after a workout, but none of the carb replacement/recovery products I used previously. I did one 50 mile bike ride eating this way and it was hard. I didn't "bonk", but I rode slowly and just didn't feel like I had the energy to push the speed. I've been fighting a running-related injury, so I haven't run longer than 10 miles since earlier this summer. Ten miles is fine eating this way, especially because I'm running slowly due to the injury. But, to be honest, after running ultras for so many years, the change of focus is really nice. I don't feel like I "have" to run right now, and that makes my training more fun and less stressful. It is interesting to show up at ultras and see the different body types. There are lots of skinny types, and lots of people who clearly carry too much fat (me included). It's rare to see someone who is muscular and lean. DML I’m the person who wrote this. I don’t really have any photos at the moment, to be honest. I have some photos from earlier in the summer and maybe I’ll take some new photos in a couple of months and send them to Mark.

And, I might find that the distance running gets easier after I’m more adapted to eating this way. It’s only been a month so far since I really changed my diet. Until a month ago, I was using carbs during my workouts and then more after my workouts. These days, I might eat some fruit after a workout, but none of the carb replacement/recovery products I used previously.

I did one 50 mile bike ride eating this way and it was hard. I didn’t “bonk”, but I rode slowly and just didn’t feel like I had the energy to push the speed.

I’ve been fighting a running-related injury, so I haven’t run longer than 10 miles since earlier this summer. Ten miles is fine eating this way, especially because I’m running slowly due to the injury.

But, to be honest, after running ultras for so many years, the change of focus is really nice. I don’t feel like I “have” to run right now, and that makes my training more fun and less stressful.

It is interesting to show up at ultras and see the different body types. There are lots of skinny types, and lots of people who clearly carry too much fat (me included). It’s rare to see someone who is muscular and lean.

DML

]]> By: Grok http://www.marksdailyapple.com/less-cardio-less-fat-more-muscle/#comment-451083 Grok Fri, 28 Aug 2009 06:00:58 +0000 http://www.marksdailyapple.com/?p=7504#comment-451083 I think his position is that it's ok every once in a while, as long as it doesn't fall into "chronic cardio". Humans are built to run, but why would they waste all that energy unless it was absolutely necessary? Maybe he can chime in. I run a lot more than I want to, but until I win the primal phone call... I won't have the answers I need for my training ;) I think his position is that it’s ok every once in a while, as long as it doesn’t fall into “chronic cardio”. Humans are built to run, but why would they waste all that energy unless it was absolutely necessary?

Maybe he can chime in.

I run a lot more than I want to, but until I win the primal phone call… I won’t have the answers I need for my training ;)

]]> By: thehova http://www.marksdailyapple.com/less-cardio-less-fat-more-muscle/#comment-451071 thehova Fri, 28 Aug 2009 05:25:30 +0000 http://www.marksdailyapple.com/?p=7504#comment-451071 I might have mischaracterized Mark a bit (and spelled his name wrong). I'm not sure if he's ever argued that long distance running is bad for your health. I think he's just said that it can be. I might have mischaracterized Mark a bit (and spelled his name wrong). I’m not sure if he’s ever argued that long distance running is bad for your health. I think he’s just said that it can be.

]]> By: thehova http://www.marksdailyapple.com/less-cardio-less-fat-more-muscle/#comment-451070 thehova Fri, 28 Aug 2009 05:21:10 +0000 http://www.marksdailyapple.com/?p=7504#comment-451070 I have mixed feeling towards long distance running. I did it in my early 20's. I felt great after a long run and the hours which followed it. But I also dreaded it and ultimately couldn't keep it up (not for health reasons...I just dreaded waking up early and running even though I felt great after such runs). I'm a firm believer in Marc's belief that long distance running is harmful to your health. But I still sort of miss it and thinking about trying to run 2-3 times a week. I have mixed feeling towards long distance running. I did it in my early 20’s. I felt great after a long run and the hours which followed it.

But I also dreaded it and ultimately couldn’t keep it up (not for health reasons…I just dreaded waking up early and running even though I felt great after such runs).

I’m a firm believer in Marc’s belief that long distance running is harmful to your health. But I still sort of miss it and thinking about trying to run 2-3 times a week.

]]> By: Grok http://www.marksdailyapple.com/less-cardio-less-fat-more-muscle/#comment-451061 Grok Fri, 28 Aug 2009 04:52:35 +0000 http://www.marksdailyapple.com/?p=7504#comment-451061 Seems strange, but my running performance is going up the more I slash carbohydrates. I've been averaging 40 daily for the past month. My body isn't dying mid-run and I feel way better at the start and all the rest of the time during the week. I'm zero grain and only trace amounts of sugar from my fermented foods. Basically just meat and green vegetables for the time being. I am looking forward to more variety when the fat is all gone. Soon.... I'm still burning it like crazy & gaining muscle :) Scale & shirt sizes going up, jeans down 5 inches. I'm not running ultras, but I am putting in 6 to 20 miles 3 or more times a week. Seems strange, but my running performance is going up the more I slash carbohydrates. I’ve been averaging 40 daily for the past month. My body isn’t dying mid-run and I feel way better at the start and all the rest of the time during the week.

I’m zero grain and only trace amounts of sugar from my fermented foods. Basically just meat and green vegetables for the time being.

I am looking forward to more variety when the fat is all gone. Soon…. I’m still burning it like crazy & gaining muscle :) Scale & shirt sizes going up, jeans down 5 inches.

I’m not running ultras, but I am putting in 6 to 20 miles 3 or more times a week.

]]> By: Cynthia http://www.marksdailyapple.com/less-cardio-less-fat-more-muscle/#comment-450992 Cynthia Fri, 28 Aug 2009 00:34:02 +0000 http://www.marksdailyapple.com/?p=7504#comment-450992 Dear Distance Runner, congratulations on finding what works for you! I'm also a distance runner, and find I do function best with some carbs (usually less than 100g) depending on what running I'm doing- I try to earn them though, and otherwise (on rest or short days) keep it lower. What is helping me with my weight loss is more mileage (but easier) ample protein and veggies after running, with carbs as an afterthought (a pound a week weight loss right now). I can't imagine eating the amount of carbs that conventional wisdom says are needed though! I also find it works best if I take it easy, keep HR down much of the time and "play" with exploring new routes and cross-training (would like to do more). Sounds like you've found a good balance though. You may find you adapt to the lower carb intake and your running gets better than before! And of course the weight lifting should help too! Dear Distance Runner, congratulations on finding what works for you! I’m also a distance runner, and find I do function best with some carbs (usually less than 100g) depending on what running I’m doing- I try to earn them though, and otherwise (on rest or short days) keep it lower. What is helping me with my weight loss is more mileage (but easier) ample protein and veggies after running, with carbs as an afterthought (a pound a week weight loss right now). I can’t imagine eating the amount of carbs that conventional wisdom says are needed though! I also find it works best if I take it easy, keep HR down much of the time and “play” with exploring new routes and cross-training (would like to do more). Sounds like you’ve found a good balance though. You may find you adapt to the lower carb intake and your running gets better than before! And of course the weight lifting should help too!

]]> By: Q-Dawg http://www.marksdailyapple.com/less-cardio-less-fat-more-muscle/#comment-450989 Q-Dawg Fri, 28 Aug 2009 00:20:46 +0000 http://www.marksdailyapple.com/?p=7504#comment-450989 I'm also a long distance runner. I eat mostly a vegan diet but have been throwing in a few of the primal meals into my weekly rotation. But I find it really hard to run long distances the day after eating primally. I feel like I'm 10 to 15 pounds heavier. I’m also a long distance runner. I eat mostly a vegan diet but have been throwing in a few of the primal meals into my weekly rotation.
But I find it really hard to run long distances the day after eating primally.
I feel like I’m 10 to 15 pounds heavier.

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