Any runners about?

[indio02]

Before T2 diagnosis 3ish months ago I was running approximately 50 miles a week. After that little bombshell there was obviously a need to lose weight (about 5 stone) and cut down on carbs.

I'm still losing weight but it's noticeably slowed down as I'd expect as I get closer to my goal weight. 4 of 5 stone down. Dr. showed some concern at my blood pressure of 140/80 but for the last month its average has been 121/58. Don't have my BG averages to hand but they seem to be fine. Garmin says my average resting heartrate is 39 and Vo2 Max is Superior.

Metformin was pretty hard on me and by week 2 & 3 I was down to less than 15 miles a week but weight was dropping off due to the very low carb & metformin. I'm back up to about 35 miles a week but that's at a cost of eating much more (although not massive amounts) carbs to the point where I'm wondering if it's unhealthy with a T2 diagnosis.

I'm not a fitness junkie by any means but enjoy running from a heath & mental wellbeing perspective. Can anyone offer any advice on finding that sweet spot where I can eat enough to be able to run but without aggravating my T2D.
Thanks

 

[Kreator]

Hi @indio02,

There's no simple answer I'm afraid!

For me, I wouldn't be convinced Metformin would have that much of an impact...

I wasn't a runner - far from it...I came to running from the other direction, being lazy and ending up with T2D, then finding I could put it into Remission, then walking and now Running...

I've learned loads about my body in this process, and I'm still learning...

One thing is for sure though, I experiment with my running vs food...

I found that I don't need to fuel for a ParkRun eg - I don't need breakfast beforehand etc..

It's all about balance at the end of the day, so Carbing up possibly may not be the answer - our bodies can burn fat too which means we don't necessarily need Carbs to be able to run - of course there's a crossover, but you need to find that crossover...

For me, I don't eat to run, or or outrun a bad diet, I run to be fitter, healthier & faster, so i have to find my crossover of when I need fuel etc...

running is such a wonderful sport, keep it up!

 

[indio02]

Hi @indio02,

There's no simple answer I'm afraid!

One thing is for sure though, I experiment with my running vs food...

I've been experimenting for a couple of months with the amount, time and type of carbs im eating but to be honest haven't really learned anything meaningful.

Last week I threw caution to the wind and ate much more by way of carbs but not silly amounts like sourdough bread and grains ie bulgur wheat, freekah etc than I have in months. From the running perspective I felt much better BUT physically I feel worse. I have some patches of dry skin which are noticeably worse and although I can't qualify it I think I've been using the loo more. I've looked online but I can't seem to find anything relevant about fueling excersise with T2D.
Frustrating!

Anyway thanks for the reply