Have you ever heard (or thought): “If I just lost a few pounds, I’d be faster.” “I need to lean out for race season.” “Lighter equals faster, right?” You’re not alone — but this belief could be the very thing holding you back from running your best. In the running world, it's common to hear that a lower body weight equals better race results. But when you dig into what truly drives running performance, the picture is much more complex. And often, runners who focus on weight l