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Sep 2024
16m 46s

Do you need to lose weight to train?

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Kevin answers a listener's question about whether weight loss is necessary for effective training. He discusses the balance between enjoyment, performance, and health in running, and why the journey matters more than the scale.

Get-Fit Guy is hosted by Kevin Don. A transcript is available at Simplecast.

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