I didn't chime in, but I was working out right next to this guy. He was giving some guy 1 on 1 instructions for a few machines. I mean... what is his basis for this?
I didn't chime in, but I was working out right next to this guy. He was giving some guy 1 on 1 instructions for a few machines. I mean... what is his basis for this?
Probably just some meathead gallon jug carrying Neanderthal crossfitter type that doesn't know any better. Not like the Y can hire the best and brightest.
To each their own but I'd rather train for a marathon than be obese. But that's just me.
There has recently been a concerted effort by personal trainers, cross-fitters and other group workout leaders to trash marathon training because they compete for the same clientele as marathon training groups. The problem for xfit, personal trainers, etc. is that their product is way more expensive than a marathon training program and there is no payoff (don't see cities closing the streets and thousands coming out to cheer on people slinging kettle bells).
So, they have decided to make up tales about marathon training being bad. The come up with stuff like "oxidative stress" and "skinny fat" to try to scare people away from distance running. Basically, the idea is that distance running causes inflammation and other stress in your body that is bad for you, but high intensity training and strength training are good for you because they build lots of muscle.
well, i peed blood after a hard 2x4mi tempo last night...that can't be good for me! pumped for my 22 miler on Sunday tho!
Marathon training is a risk sport. Be proud of that.
It's worth noting that there's a world of difference between casual distance running for recreation and fitness, and training to run a competitive marathon.
The trainer is still wrong, but I do think that as runners we tend to lose perspective of what constitutes "enough" to be "fit."
*calls distance runners unfit*
*winded after 5 mile run*
I've had a lot of nasty injuries from marathon training (Achillies, hamstring, groin, knee etc. etc. ) but I would still consider it a hell of a lot more healthy than being obese!
People die in marathons, and marathon training makes one skinny-fat.
Marathon training/racing is not healthy. No one can deny that. Of course, neither is obesity.
Neither is tearing muscles off your bone lifting too much or ripping your spine in half.
algoricle wrote:
People die in marathons, and marathon training makes one skinny-fat.
Great point... more people die due to obesity, and obesity makes one fat, rather than "skinny-fat".
Wait, what was your point?
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