What do you guys think a good running weight for a 6'2"/6'3" ish miler is. I know all the caveats that apply (depends on the frame, blah blah blah), I'm just curious what people think in general. I'm getting back into it and am shooting to get back down to 170. Think that's a good target?
Well, there isn't a straight answer people can give you. Just like you admitted. However, you should be thin enough and strong enough to run most efficiently.
Also, you should realize that lighter is not always more efficient, just as heavier is not always most efficient.
Chances are if you eat healthy and pay attention to your diet, your body will become more and more efficient.
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I think body fat is a better indicater of ideal weight, especially for a miler. Even upper body muscle can help you in the shorter events (unless you bench 300 or something).
I'd guess you want to be 7% or less.
I'd say run good mileage, eat only when you're hungry, make sure junk food is in moderation, and your body will naturally settle on a healthy competitive weight. I mean, you don't want the excess body fat of an otter, but some competitive runners just naturally aren't skeletal either.
That would be a good target for a decathalete. You should probably shoot for around 150 to 165 range if you would like to be competed a collegiate or post collegiate level.
You should look like a skeleton with a condom pulled over the skull.
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