Will I be able to get back in shape?

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  • zman36

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    3 years ago 10/19/2020 1:25pm EDT

    Was dealing with an injury this summer then found out my college was virtual this year and our season was canceled. Kinda slipped into depression and stopped running for the past 2 months. I've gone from 135lbs to 150ish lbs and got pretty out of shape. Ive taken care of my injury and this week decided I will be getting back In shape.

    I devised a plan that I will be eating around 2400-2500 calories a day all clean healthy foods, whole grains, vegetables, fruit, etc. Im starting around 60 mpw this week and building back to 80-90mpw consistently in around a month which is what I was at this summer.

    Should I expect to lose this weight and get fit again? not sure why I'm stressing so much over this.

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    3 years ago 10/19/2020 1:28pm EDT
    re: zman36

    You will get there again. Just be patient.

    And watch this for inspiration:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wHlnVQxUFpQ

  • RunningHubby

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    3 years ago 10/19/2020 1:31pm EDT
    re: zman36

    Umm...yes! If you get up to that mileage level and at your age, you should have no problem getting back in shape. Don't worry about your calories if you're able to run w/o injury. Your calorie target seems low and unnecessary. You need to fuel and focus on good training periodization, coming back patiently, and getting your mindset back in order. Everyone has had setbacks and you'll get through it. Trust me. Just keep positive and take the long view!

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    stan the corgi

    Member since 08/17/2020.

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    3 years ago 10/19/2020 2:55pm EDT
    re: zman36

    It's very simple. Caloric intake vs Caloric expenditure. For most, running a mile equals approx 125 calories burned.

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    Primo Numero Uno

    Member since 10/16/2015.

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    3 years ago 10/19/2020 7:13pm EDT
    re: zman36

    zman36 wrote:

    Was dealing with an injury this summer then found out my college was virtual this year and our season was canceled. Kinda slipped into depression and stopped running for the past 2 months. I've gone from 135lbs to 150ish lbs and got pretty out of shape. Ive taken care of my injury and this week decided I will be getting back In shape.

    I devised a plan that I will be eating around 2400-2500 calories a day all clean healthy foods, whole grains, vegetables, fruit, etc. Im starting around 60 mpw this week and building back to 80-90mpw consistently in around a month which is what I was at this summer.

    Should I expect to lose this weight and get fit again? not sure why I'm stressing so much over this.

    You shouldn't have much problem. 15 lbs is a lot so I would start a little lower and build up a little slower. At your age most should be off in about 5-6 weeks and in 3 months should be at ideal racing weight. When I missed 6 months my first year after college and gained about that much weight I was at racing weight in 4 months. Much harder once you're in your 30s so wouldn't recommend packing them on so carelessly then.

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