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Podcast: Run to the Top Podcast | The Ultimate Guide to Running
Episode: Why Chasing Your âIdeal Race Weightâ Might Actually Backfire
Description: Have you heard of the concept of âideal race weightâ and tried working towards it or wondering if it could help improve your running? In short, your âideal race weightâ is the optimal balance between enough muscle strength to provide power for your stride with as little âunnecessaryâ weight as possible. But, is it possible that chasing an ideal race weight can actually backfire? In this in-depth episode, Coach Claire breaks down⌠The science of race weight How losing weight while training can backfire on physical and mental health as well as performance The metrics and str...