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    • CommentAuthorFree Membersadieemma
    • CommentTimeJun 18th 2008
     
    sadieemma
    im a 25 year old female and run just for fun, do not compete or anything, but would like to become faster. i was wondering what is a good body fat percentage for female runners, who run for fun. mine is currently 24% and run a 9 minute mile, would i benefit from losing a bit of body fat.
    • CommentAuthorFree MemberPhinny
    • CommentTimeJun 19th 2008
     
    Phinny
    Yes, sortof, thats not really the issue lol. if you keep training your speed will increase and your body will naturally regulate your body fat. You are well within normal; my coaches always said that girls ought not to drop below the 14 to 16 percent range. As to getting faster don't worry so much about body fat as training, just train consistently and your body will take care of itself. I would recommend increased milage along with the occasional, once every week or two, interval work - not more than three miles and one mile working hard. Matt
    • CommentAuthorFree Membersadieemma
    • CommentTimeJun 19th 2008 edited
     
    sadieemma
    thanks a lot for the advice matt
    • CommentAuthorFree MemberYoungsam
    • CommentTimeJul 9th 2008
     
    Youngsam
    losing body fat can't hurt, up until a point.  Remember that muscle is doing all the work while you run and fat is just along for the ride.  By weight training and make slight adjustments to your diet, you would probably see a difference.  Good Luck!
    • CommentAuthorFree Memberlms1122
    • CommentTimeJul 13th 2008
     
    lms1122
    Your body fat is actually in the ideal range for a female; I would not necessarily aim to lose body fat, but as Youngsam said, you could benefit from weight training. Muscle burns more calories per square inch than fat, so an increase in muscle mass would most likely cause your body to burn more calories, which in turn would burn some of your body fat. I would not spend too much time focusing on your body fat percentage. Just focus on training and your body will fluctuate to where it functions the best. Good luck!
    • CommentAuthorFree Membersadieemma
    • CommentTimeJul 15th 2008
     
    sadieemma
    thanks for the messages, apreciate the help

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