Why You Might Gain Weight While Marathon Training

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Most people think, if you run more, you’ll lose fat. And if you’re training for a marathon, you’ll definitely be running more.
Yet many people don’t lose weight. In fact, some people actually end up gaining weight when training for a marathon.
Welcome to the Planted Runner. I’m Coach Claire Bartholic and my mission is to help you improve your running, your mindset, and your life with science-backed training and plant-based nutrition.
In today's episode, I’m going to look at some reasons why you might gain weight training for a marathon. 
You’ll learn:

why running lots of miles is no guarantee of fat loss

why actively trying to lose weight while training for a marathon is bad for both of those goals, and

I’ll share my own story of weight loss while training for fast marathons


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Don’t forget to stay tuned all the way to the end of the episode for another Mental Strength Minute. Fortify your mind in 60 seconds or less.
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