Get Lean Like a Marathon Man

Even if you’re 20 pounds (or more) out of marathon shape, that doesn’t mean you can’t get lean the same way a runner would.

 

It's a typical scene. A guy goes into a gym and bellies up to the treadmill, punches in 30 minutes on the screen, and starts plodding along. But even if he hits that treadmill three days a week for months, chances are his weight loss won’t go anywhere. Sound familiar? Whether your cardio days are getting stale or you just can’t find the motivation to stick with a program, you need help. Who better to supply it than a couple of guys who turn average Joes into top marathoners? We looked at their training strategies and stole the best bits—the tips you can use to kick-start your own weight-loss regimen.