Quote History Originally Posted By Trod7308:
I'm at the point to where my heart rate only gets up to 135-145 and just about a month ago at the same paces I was over 160.
I pushed a little too hard the other night on intervals and my left calf was hurting just a bit. Did a slower pace this am and never got over 140bpm.
@Commander_Keen
I'm excited to join your thread for 2024 running log as well. Just started running in august so didn't join this year.
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Your body is adapting to the workload by becoming more efficient.
This will also be reflected in your BMR and the interaction of both will affect your TDEE.
Also, increased exercise coupled with even a small caloric deficit will cause your body to decrease NEAT. Your body wants to hold onto fat, period.
Some people have more success by fluctuating caloric intake from maintenance, surplus and deficit across the week to mitigate this. Overall, you finish the week in a deficit.
Training to make the body preferentially burn fat is the goal for high endurance activities.