ATTQOTD: I've started my diet since I've returned from our trip and I forgot how much it kinda sucks only into day 3. What sucks more is my weight so I'm in it for the long haul. Currently at 232 with a goal of getting back into the low 210. At my largest I was 255, so I know I can do this. I follow a low carb diet, with some intermediate fasting in there 1-2 per week. As my mileage increases I will have to introduce more of a balanced diet to fuel my runs, but hopefully by that time I am getting near my goal weight. Lessons learned last time doing this! Do not fast on Friday with a long run on Saturday as part of the normal schedule. It took a while to figure out why my runs seemed so hard, but as I learned more about fueling, i found the error in my ways. However, in some cases this idea can work towards training if done once in a while. I think
@DopeyBadger probably has a more scientific approach to this, but in simple terms you are starting your run on a low tank and teaching your body to use other fuel sources to keep going. It can simulate the later miles of the marathon. The low carb approach works, and can be made into a lifestyle change, I just got to relaxed and my weight kinda snowballed out of control. With 6 months to marathon weekend I have a big mountain to climb to get ready, but I will be ready!