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Fiona Russell

REVEALED: Will losing weight make you run faster - The Real Truth

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The simple answer to the question will losing weight make you run faster is, “Yes." But – and there is a big but, here – there is a lot more to consider than simply losing weight, plus the health and science experts offer warning as to why you should be cautious about weight loss for faster running times.

Running coach Lewis Moses says: “Generally speaking, losing weight could help you to run faster, however, it is not the only factor that should be considered when trying to improve your running performance."

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