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Is there any guideline on weight gain post a race? We are all familiar with the 10% rule on maximum advisable increase in distance on a weekly basis but few are aware of any guideline on how much weight gain is acceptable post a key race. And the answer is 8%. Yes, to avoid gaining too much weight after a key race, it is wise to have a limit, and that is 8%. At no time should your weight be more than 8% of your optimal racing weight which is the weight at which you perform best. Racing weight ...