Old 01-20-22, 12:28 PM
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Originally Posted by jonathanf2
Also you think weight cutting would help get more speed for the descent?
No. Weight loss is usually a net penalty on steep descents by reducing gravity assist, and short-term weight loss efforts typically cause significant loss of strength as well.

I'd have no problem carb cutting for a week and reduce 10 pounds off my body just for this challenge.
I suspect you would have a hard time losing 10 pounds in one week through carb cutting, actually. Even a week of total starvation would be unlikely to give that result.
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