

Put training ahead of diet-or at least ahead of losing weight. Or is it more productive to just focus on the training itself? HAL’S ANSWER I’m not planning that race because I think it will help me lose weight, but the extra calories burned might allow me to tighten up just a little bit.


QUESTIONĬan you share your thoughts on weight loss and training? Should it be much of a concern as I prepare for my next marathon? When I calculate my weight/height, I am on the border of normal/overweight. You can submit your question by joining the discussions on Hal Higdon’s Virtual Training Bulletin Boards. Every Tuesday, world-renowned coach, author and athlete Hal Higdon posts and answers athlete questions here. Have a question about running? You’re in the right place.
