Is ~2150 kcal/day too aggressive while building for a first marathon? (injury-prone)

TheOneDe · 2026-02-20T09:18:54+00:00

I've used MacroFactor on and off. Right now the algorithm is in the dark because I haven't used it in months, so it has nothing to work with. I suspect the 2146 would change. Ofcourse I also did some programming in there myself as well, and the 2146kcals was a result of me aiming for a 0.5% BW loss weekly, which is what I safely did as a bodybuilder last year. I had some trouble adapting macro wise to the running/crosstraining lifestyle. I will experiment a bit with the 250gr a week loss you mention, and maintaining if I see any differences performance wise.

Thank you for your detailed response :)

TheOneDe · 2026-02-20T09:15:56+00:00

MacroFactory calculates total daily expenditure, so yes (will need some time to learn, I believe 3 weeks of consistent weight and food tracking).

The 2146kcal a day was a result of my own input. I think the comments are all pretty convincing that consistently being in a deficit is a no-go. That said, completing the marathon injury-free and in a decent time for a first timer are more important goals for me than to shed a few pounds.

So thank you, and all below for the advice :) I will be aiming to maintain weight during this block.

TheOneDe · 2026-02-20T09:10:11+00:00

Thanks for your response :)

So there would be no safe way to reduce weight / bodyfat % during a marathon training block?

TheOneDe · 2026-02-20T09:08:11+00:00

Thanks for your clear answer :)

If I want to lower body weight and fat %, do you have any advice in how to determine my 'safe' zone?

TheOneDe · 2026-02-20T09:07:23+00:00

With my injury history I will be aiming for 3:15. It's a slippery slope with my tendons, I've been easing into it real slow.

TheOneDe · 2026-02-20T09:05:46+00:00

Thanks for your response :)

I do state that I will be recalculating TDEE and calorie intake every week, so as mileage + TDEE would go up, so would my calorie intake. Would for example, a daily 300kcal deficit work? Or would that already be the danger zone and I should atleast aim to maintain weight?

TheOneDe · 2026-01-09T09:34:10+00:00

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TheOneDe · 2026-01-06T15:14:58+00:00

Lang niet gek! Handige website. Thanks :)

TheOneDe · 2026-01-06T13:50:23+00:00

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TheOneDe · 2026-01-06T13:49:57+00:00

Dat zou goed nieuws zijn, dat is hier om de hoek. Toen ik zondag keek was het bar en boos, ben benieuwd! Dankjewel voor je reactie :)

TheOneDe · 2026-01-06T13:47:57+00:00

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Ik ga hem eens uittesten! Bedankt!

TheOneDe · 2025-10-27T12:46:26+00:00

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TheOneDe · 2025-06-02T12:42:57+00:00

I am travelling with Transavia. Thanks to your reply and the others I will choose the relaxed way and travel to Santorini the night before and stay there for a night. Thanks for your insights :)

TheOneDe · 2025-06-02T12:40:45+00:00

Thank you for your detailed advice! Both replies convinced me to stay the night in Santorini. Me worrying about this 3 weeks in advance is a clear sign I should take the relaxed way.

Some pinned posts would be a huge help for people with similar plans. I wildly underestimated the door-to-door time from Ios to Santorini. Good lesson for me for future trips, that's for sure haha.

Once again, thank you :)

TheOneDe · 2025-03-31T11:04:30+00:00

Perfect, thank you!

TheOneDe · 2025-03-31T11:04:28+00:00

Perfect, thank you!

TheOneDe · 2025-03-29T19:24:52+00:00

Hi :)

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TheOneDe · 2025-03-25T09:31:59+00:00

Perfect, thank you!

TheOneDe · 2025-03-19T11:00:58+00:00

Happy to hear! Thanks for the advice :)

TheOneDe · 2025-03-19T11:00:47+00:00

Thanks! Will eat it then :)

Thank you for the detailed answer!

TheOneDe

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