Subject: RE: Weight gain after long run? I'm not a nutritionist, but I predent to be one on BT.
Usually after long runs you should be lighter - lost pounds in water weight. Did you weigh yourself before and after (without clothes and shoes? )
Are you drinking lots during your long run? Water is heavy.
What about eating during the run. Gels and bars have tons of calories - but they wouldn't make an immediate difference.
Then there is also muscle. Even though running is mostly aerobic, it is still weight bearing which means you are building muscles in your legs, back and even your arms.
Muscles weigh more than fat. I've always found that when I lift weights my own weight goes up before it goes down.
The good thing about muscle is that it burns energy just to have and use it, so it is better to have more muscle if you are trying to maintain a weight loss program.
The last option is to check your scale. I've had someone mess with mine and it made a several pound difference. Depending on the quality of the device how you stand on it, and if it is level on the floor can make a difference.
I hope this helps.
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