Sounds like they've not said anything anyone serious about training wouldn't already know, then.

I've decided to cut down to ~6/7% body fat to see what I look like; think I'm currently 13-15% or there about.

I've a cunning plan and I don't think I've ever been under 10% before- should be an interesting experiment.

Back to Intermittent Fasting (but a bit more strict than previously)- training will remain as it is, not sure on time scale...don't think it'll take too long though. I'd like to get very lean so that I can bulk up and still stay lean all year round. I'll put up a pic when/if I get there.

Not 100% but I think i'll be down around 86kg. I'll be using IF to bulk up afterwords, slowly.

6-7 % in time for our late summer

Thats pretty good! I've been slacking lately due to work, illness and being car-less!

I've got my new car sorted today which I'm really happy about, its by a huge margin the oldest car I've ever owned! I've always been fortunate that I've either bought new or had company cars and now I've gone in a completely different direction and I'm happy about it!

http://pistonheads.co.uk/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&amp...

I'm going to start early morning running again now! I was getting up at 5.30am to get in work on time but now I can get up at 6, have my run and still get to work on good time which is a bonus!

It will come, just keep working on it, assessing where you are and what you need to improve diet/training for longer/different intensity/different types of training etc.

Remember to reduce your calorie count as you lose weight also.

And it wont come as any surprise to you but the thinner you get the easier it will become to increase your performance up to the point where you reach your natural ability although I'd expect that to take sometime!

Lee

One of the most embarrassing moments in my fat life was not being able to get a ride in my mates noble as the harness wouldn't fit
That and never quite fitting into bucket seats.

How are you doing your training mate ?

Dont get me wrong im defo no expert but this is what i found helped me go faster.

You obv can do the 5k so once i reached that stage after a while i mixed the training up. Do longer runs at your normal pace so if your going to stay at 5k train at 6k Then also do some sessions of shorter faster runs but push it. 2.5k or something to start with. Maybe even do some high intensity stuff.

The one thing i found really usefull while outside running is taking my phone with me. I have a app that reads out how fast im going and how far ive gone every 0.5m so you can get a good guide how your doing.

With the race go at your pace dont get dragged into going faster when people pass you i always think it helps to tag behind someone who is the same pace or a tiny bit faster.

We've all seen 'em.