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Topic: Ideal marathon weight?

Reply: From: Date:	Can't aswer that but ... MTP 12/27/07 9:25:59 AM ET
I would say have your body fat tested and at age 47 if it is under 10% leave it alone. Not everyone has a frame / low upper body muscle to be "Ideal" I read a book once that said that you have potentail to be a very good runner is your weight in pounds in 2x you height in inches. So I an 6'2 and 1/2 = 145 pounds - My race weight is @ 205 - I do OK (2:45 Marathon). I will never weigh 145, but maybe 175. Post a reply on the Bulletin Board
Message thread: Ideal marathon weight? - [Escorpion 12/24/07 12:19:18 PM ET] Can't aswer that but ... - [MTP 12/27/07 9:25:59 AM ET]

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