Comments on: How dry I am

By: Kyle

Kyle — Thu, 25 Aug 2005 02:04:29 +0000

Since a carbohydrate is 4 calories per gram, if you burned 1000 calories of glycogen, you would burn 250 grams, which would be about .55 pounds. You burn fat to, but at 9 calories per gram, 1000 calories of fat is 111 grams, which would be about .24 pounds. I’m not sure how much of one you burn as opposed to the other, but the longer the run, the more fat you burn.

By: Jack

Jack — Wed, 24 Aug 2005 05:03:45 +0000

I think the amount of weight one loses during a run is different for every runner and even each run. I had long runs on a hot humid day where I drank the entire 2-liter CamelBak dry and still lost 3-4 lbs and I have done the identical run on a cool day and have stayed about the same weight. I think the humidity level has a lot to do with it, especially in my case, as I usually do my long runs early in the morning before it is too hot.

As you run more long runs you will gain more insight on your bodies needs. I would also advise you to take a look at what is being offered at the marathon (and how often) and try to simulate this as much as possible. For example use the same sports drink and drink it at the same interval (e.g. every mile or every 5 miles or whatever).

By: susan

susan — Wed, 24 Aug 2005 01:20:09 +0000

hmmm, hmmm, hmmmm. ok, you’ve got me thinking. I don’t think I drink enough.

By: Kristin

Kristin — Tue, 23 Aug 2005 14:22:01 +0000

I read someplace, so I am not taking responsibility, that you should weigh yourself before you run (esp. on a hot day) and then weigh yourself when you are done. The lost weight is an indication how much fluid you need to consume after a long run. I prefer the pee test.

By: Tracy

Tracy — Tue, 23 Aug 2005 07:38:10 +0000

That’s a really intresting question, whether it’s water or or glycogen you lose during hard workout. Hmm. Could pose the question to my nutritionist. He says that after a run the carbs you eat are “free” because they go straight to muscle to replace the emptied glucogen stores.
Yay for the day off! I could use one myself too :)

By: a girl running

a girl running — Tue, 23 Aug 2005 07:20:35 +0000

wow - I am going to weigh in before and after once I get into some better distances.

Did you end up reading about the snickers and mars extortion over here? They have just been bought back on the shelf, turns out some gambler was annoyed with a casino so he tried to make it look like they did it - LOL crazy nutter!

By: Jack

Jack — Tue, 23 Aug 2005 06:14:23 +0000

I lost 2kg (4.4lbs) on my run on Saturday, despite drinking about 1 1/2 liters from my CamelBak on the way. It was extremely humid that morning. I normally lose 1-2 lbs per run when I wear my CamelBak, and 2-3 lbs when I don’t. I always weight myself right before I get dressed to run and right after I cool down (but before taking in more liquids).

p.s. I desperately need to borrow your dog zapper!

By: beverly

beverly — Tue, 23 Aug 2005 03:03:31 +0000

I agree with Tracy on the running math being just painful. Although, I will admit to loving stepping on the scale after a run. And thanks for the donating blood reminder.

By: Carolyn

Carolyn — Tue, 23 Aug 2005 02:56:16 +0000

I lose about that much on long runs, too. Lost 1.5 lbs on today’s 5.5 mile run, and I was drinking water the whole time. I find that I’ll put it most of it back on, but after a good week of running some of it stays off. I’m down 17 lbs since I started working out in April, without much portion control on my part.

By: aprilanne

aprilanne — Tue, 23 Aug 2005 02:54:14 +0000

Horary for donating blood! It?s still on my list of things to do this year.