Increased Training

DriverMad

Hi Folks,

I increased my training over the last few weeks. Not too much now. Just extra running.. an extra 1 to 2 miles a day.

I did not think this had much impact but I am always want to be eating food the last few weeks. I am extra hungry.

Is there any way to get over this?

I have a good diet, porridge, tuna / chinken sandwich at lunch, dinner, meat and veg and fruit during the day.. So I am not sure this want to eat more has started.

Please move to a different forum if not the correct forum.

Thanks.

RayCun

DriverMad wrote: »

Hi Folks,

I increased my training over the last few weeks. Not too much now. Just extra running.. an extra 1 to 2 miles a day.

From what base?

DriverMad

I was doing about 4 to 5 miles a day. Have been doing this for the last two years. Not a whole lot I know.

huskerdu

DriverMad wrote: »

I was doing about 4 to 5 miles a day. Have been doing this for the last two years. Not a whole lot I know.

What was your weekly mileage and what it is now ?
Do you run every day ?

I am guessing here

6 runs * 4.5 mile average = 27 miles per week ( A decent weekly mileage total. dont be negative)

Increase each run by approx 1.5 miles
6 * 6miles = 36 miles per week.

This is quite a jump, if you did it quickly, watch out for injuries.

However, running 1 mile, burns off approx 100 calories, so the extra 9 miles is only 900 calories a week.

Its been a bit cold recently, I always get hungrier when its cold.

If you are a healthy weight and you are not putting on weight, dont worry about it, just make sure that the extra calories are quality ones.

misty floyd

Eat more

Murta

You may have already been in a slight calorie deficit prior to increasing mileage.