Typical Runner's Physique Not Wanted

[chocolaterunner]

As you can tell from this title and my name, I am a distance runner with no plans of quitting any time soon.  However, I have no desire to be the stereotypical skinny female with no muscle tone and a paunch around the middle.  "Skinny- fat" is what I call it--sorry if that offends you.  That being said, I have always struggled with consistency, especially with weights because I tend to think I could use that time doing more running.  When I am training for a race- forget about it!  Soon, muscle imbalance led to injury and that (along with age) has forced me to find a way to maintain strength (and definition) while continuing to improve my race times.

 

And now I'm here.

 

A few details.  I am not 100% paleo, but have discovered that eliminating wheat from my diet also eliminated joint inflammation--allowing me to run easier and recover quicker.  I also soak up fitness and nutrition information like a parched sponge.  Too bad knowing and doing are not the same thing!

 

Any other scouts out there aspiring to be druids?

[citizenkade]

Welcome to the Rebellion! I've noticed the same thing about cutting wheat, and now ALL processed foods: I feel better, my workouts are better, and my food cravings are really under control. It's like a magic... Weird, un-processed magic!

[chocolaterunner]

I agree.  However, my biggest struggle is with sugar.  Not the hidden sugar in processed food, but fruit (fresh and dried) and of course chocolate.

[Basement Cat]

Welcome ChocoRunner! (is it ok if I can you that?)

 

Sugar is a sneaky, sneaky little beast. It cannot be outrun, only avoided. Anyway, I hope that injury wasn't too bad. Good luck with your training and keep us posted!

[chocolaterunner]

The nickname is cool!

 

My injury was not too bad, but some muscle imbalance that went away with a few weeks of PT.