Body size, looks, and weight are concerns for many runners. Unlike some athletes who have to be light for a specific weight class (rowing, wrestling, mixed martial arts), runners want to be lighter because the culture surrounding their sport demands a svelte physique. The sport comes with a pervasive diet culture and all too often, runners end up discontent with their weight, body fatness, and physiques. The standard solution: run harder to shed pounds and attain the perfect body.
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