Any SBD Marathoners out there?

[TallRunnerMom]

Hi all! I was on P1 for the past 9 days. STRUGGLED through my daily runs which range anywhere from 5-10 miles with a long run on the weekends. Finally started eating a complex carb and protein just prior (30-45 mins) to my run and it helped tremendously. Was told I probably should have gone to P2 from the start. I have only about 15 lbs to lose to get my marathon time down by about 15-20 mins if possible in the fall. Any other marathoners out there on P2? Can you post a typical day's menu and when you do your runs so I can see how you're working this thing and let me know how fast/slow your rate of loss was if you had less than 20 lbs to lose?

Thanks!

[jmdfitz]

I would hardly say that I am a "marathoner" but I am a runner...and have completed 2 marathons but am hardly in that shape right now! I just started back to my regular running routine the 1st of August - started SB P1 on August 22nd. For the first few days on p1 - my runs were ok but by the weekend when I wanted to squeeze in some longer runs (6-8) miles I was completely wiped out. No energy - felt terrible. So - I have started having a swig of OJ prior to my runs and continued on pretty strict P1...and am doing much better. I only have a week or so left of P1 to go - when I did SB before I found Phase 2 to be much more manageable with my running schedule because of the addition of oatmeal and fruit. I really think the lack of sugar in the system due to SB (which is a positive all together) does hinder our running performance. I also occasionally have part of a Pure Protein bar prior to and after a longer run when running and doing SB WOE. I want to lose a total of 15 - it is darn slow and steady...you would think that doing SB and running would multiply the effects...but as long as the scale is going down...it is all good.

[Keithinprovidence]

I am no marathoner, but in P1 I had to cut back on my running. I went from 3 miles down to 1.5 miles. Now in P2 I am doing better but not great. Also, my P2 is still pretty strict. I don't feel like I am back to my old normal running. 2 miles and then 1 mile interval walk/sprints every other day. I want to be back to 3 easy miles daily.

[buttbegone]

I am training for a run as well. I would like to loose 6-10 before my run. P1 has proven difficult while trying to maintain 40-50mi per week. I'm thinking of doing P2 on long run days just to get through them. Does anyone else do anything like this? Any other ideas?

[ndrenee]

I am also not a "marathoner" but run about four days a week (~25 miles). I just finished a half marathon a few weeks ago and am looking to drop 10-15 pounds in the hopes of getting faster. I am in a lull in terms of my training schedule but am finding Phase 1 very difficult in terms of maintaining energy for my runs. Its nice to know I am not the only one. I will try adding a banana before a run to see if that helps but was anyone successful in dropping the weight by going right to Phase 2?

[puncess]

I actually just re-read the book, and on page 101 Dr. Agatston talks about endurance athletics on phase one:

" Before a sustained workout (longer than 90 minutes), i tmay helpt to eat some low-glycemic carb, such as low-fat yogurt, oatmeal, or pumpernickel bread. Eat it at least 2 hours before exercising so you'll have a good supply of carbohydrates to give you an energy boost. After exercise, you need to replenish glycogen fuel stores. You may allow yourself white bread or potatoes at this time"

I think he is trying to emphasize that if you are engaging in the sustained aerobic activity this board refers to, carbohydrates are indeed necessary. Hope it helps!

Ali

[elderberryjam]

I'm really glad to see this thread on here. This is my first post here. I have started training for my 3rd half marathon after 2 years of not running at all, age 48, and started SB P1 at the same time, nearly 3 weeks ago. It was January; the half I want to do is in May, but I have a long way to go! I managed P1 without many carbs, but I've noticed a huge difference in the first week of P2 in how my energy levels are. I've lost 10 lbs in 3 weeks, one inch in my belly and bust, 1/4 inch off my arms, but nothing off my hips or thighs where most of the fat is (saddle bags). The last two halfs, I did not diet at all, and went from 217 to 198 after the second half, over the course of about 6 months. I'm 5'11" and people never think I'm as heavy as I am, but it does affect how fast I can run. My best PR for a half is 3:01. I broke my big toe on a sidewalk flagstone two years ago, after coming home from the lake, training on trails for my first 5k trail run, did not end up happening. The ortho doctor took me off my foot for 6 weeks; said it was a diagonal break, and if it slipped, I'd have problems with it the rest of my life. I didn't run again after that until now. I want to do a local hilly run (half/13.2 mi); and by hilly, I mean going up and back down ridges from a river valley. The best times online are 3:31'ish, so I'm a little scared. One of the hills is 1.5 miles up, so I have been trying to do a 10% incline on the treadmill once/week, until the snow is gone, and it warms up and I can do repeats on a real hill. I want to start out at 200 instead of ending there. I was back up to about 215, and am at 204, 3 weeks in. Ideally, I'd like to break 185, but that is a long way off. I'll be happy to begin more serious 12-week training in March at anywhere under 200. Also the last time I got that low (185), I was dieting on Weight Watchers, and I rebounded so fast, I ripped out a few pairs of pants. That was about 9 years ago, and this is the first time I've dieted seriously since then. But I had not started running then, and had no long-term goal other than to lose weight. With the half-marathons, it stays off a little better. Anyways, glad to be here. If anyone else is running this spring, I'd love to compare notes!