Just ran 3 miles on induction

[Yellow Jacket]

I'm now on Day 12 of Induction. Decided to give the hip I injured last month a try. I ran 3 miles this morning with no soreness.

Before this diet, I would run before breakfast, and then I would be starving afterward. Now, I decided to eat 2 cheese eggs and 3 slices of bacon before running. Good plan.

I am used to running over 10 miles on a Saturday, but I was pretty winded after 3 miles, which is unusual for me. Could be because I've been off of running for a month, or could be my body still adjusting to ketosis.

I am somewhat amazed that I was able to keep up my usual pace without carbing up. I'm used to eating a Clif bar and a power gel as well as drinking a Vanilla Coke (full sugar) before running.

I'm still a little skeptical about my ability to ramp up mileage on this diet, but long term, I think low carb is going to be the best way for me to train for longer runs and not gain weight while I'm ramping up.

[Lupie]

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I think its just where you arent running as much and your stamina is down. Keep up the good work Im working towards trying to run myself but with asthma I have to pace myself and adjust to walking for now. Good work!!!!

[killerbombshell]

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CONGRATS! I hate running. I have always hated it since I was a little kid in gym class and my workouts are far more low key and less jiggly for the most part. My hatred only makes me far more in awe of you. Again, good work!

[Kanita]

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I JUST got back from running. I ran for 90 min ... and i hadn't run in like 4 months... Probably because I kept up with my cardio at home. I realized how much I love it... It's such a thrill... And Im definitely getting back to it... but i need new running shoes... >

Kanita.

[2big4mysize]

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good for you guys.

long distance running can use any fuel to make the ATP molecules used for energy by the cells and fats carbon for cabon give you more energy then carbs do Also we can carry a bigger supply of fats in body storage fto be converted to those ATP molecules then we can glucose in organs and muscles. When carbby runners run out of carby fuel their body switches to fats for fuel and since they haven't been training on burning fats for fuel they hit the wall. Getting your second wind during a carby fueled run is when your body got the fats for fuel process up to energy required speed.

Aren't y'all glad eating Atkins you have skipped that potential bonking point?