I agree 100%!
My runs are relatively short-my longest to date is 6.5. I couldn't run that whole distance at that time, but now I think I just might be able to pull off the 8 miler Saturday!
I think I'm were you were before. Right now, I need rapid weight loss. My runs aren't terribly long yet and I run pretty slow (anywhere from10-12 minute mile). Maybe when I drop 30-40 lbs, I'll start to add my carbs back. I imagine that would put me on induction for about 2 months, ugh! Then I can work more on performance. Right now, however, it's just a matter of getting through the runs. Every step I take feels like I'm running with a 50 lb. backpack on, and that keeps my runs from being as enjoyable as I know they can be.
Sincerely, Lisa