Sat, Jul-26-08, 07:56
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Posts: 1,240
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Plan: UDS
Stats: 199/190/190
BF:12%/11%/6%
Progress: 100%
Location: Pflugerville, TX
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Originally Posted by capmikee
Um, hardly anyone ever gets to an elite runner! I think your formula might work for someone with not much weight to lose, but what would you do if those extra carbs pack on pounds? I try to save my carbs for race day, but its hard to get trained for race day on the carbs that allow me to maintain my weight and not gain. It's a dilemma!
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A carb intake of around 25% will not pack on extra pounds unless your calorie intake is already at your maintenance level. Maybe you should drop some of the calories from fat and protein to make some room for a few more carbs so you can run at your best. |