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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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You won't really build muscle by running, but you will tone what you do have 
Mix it with a cross exercise like kettlebells for strength and core development 
Never over eat before running, keep it simple and light. Porridge or toast and peanut butter and a banana are what I prefer. Follow the run with replacement carbs afterwards |
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By (user no longer on site)
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Running won't help you build muscle, infact you may lose muscle as cardio without resistance training will burn fat and lbm.
To build muscle you need to eat more calories and lift heavy.
Mix with cardio to improve stamina. |
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By *-ManMan
over a year ago
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"I like to run first thing in the morning, before I've eaten. I normally have a drink before but nothing else."
When I first started running I did this to lose weight (empty stomach forces the body to burn fat) and I went from 14.5 to 11.5 stone in 4 months but I soon got the bug for running and this isn't a wise long term plan, in fact I eat more before races now that I ever did before.
I ran a half marathoon yesterday and I had porridge,cheese and toast,fig rolls, a berocca and a dioralyte before I left the house and I had more fig rolls before the race and a banana and 2 tracker bars during the race, and I had more food right after, milk, cookies, sandwiches and coffee and pizza later in the day |
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"I like to run first thing in the morning, before I've eaten. I normally have a drink before but nothing else.
When I first started running I did this to lose weight (empty stomach forces the body to burn fat) and I went from 14.5 to 11.5 stone in 4 months but I soon got the bug for running and this isn't a wise long term plan, in fact I eat more before races now that I ever did before.
I ran a half marathoon yesterday and I had porridge,cheese and toast,fig rolls, a berocca and a dioralyte before I left the house and I had more fig rolls before the race and a banana and 2 tracker bars during the race, and I had more food right after, milk, cookies, sandwiches and coffee and pizza later in the day"
I burn about 1700 calories during a 1/2 marathon
I need to replenish them afterwards and treat myself to a calzone pizza and a couple of beers at a local Italian  |
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By *-ManMan
over a year ago
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"I like to run first thing in the morning, before I've eaten. I normally have a drink before but nothing else.
When I first started running I did this to lose weight (empty stomach forces the body to burn fat) and I went from 14.5 to 11.5 stone in 4 months but I soon got the bug for running and this isn't a wise long term plan, in fact I eat more before races now that I ever did before.
I ran a half marathoon yesterday and I had porridge,cheese and toast,fig rolls, a berocca and a dioralyte before I left the house and I had more fig rolls before the race and a banana and 2 tracker bars during the race, and I had more food right after, milk, cookies, sandwiches and coffee and pizza later in the day
I burn about 1700 calories during a 1/2 marathon
I need to replenish them afterwards and treat myself to a calzone pizza and a couple of beers at a local Italian "
Lol, that's what I did last night, beer and pizza, feeling ok today, a little stiff, a few stretches and I'll be nearly back to normal! |
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"Looking to build muscle mass as have lost weight .
1 : should I eat before I run
2 : any tips on building lost muscle.
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Unless you love running , or have a specific running based goal , such as a marathon I'd recommend not to run unless you hate yourself and your knees
Press ups , squats, and basic pull ups are your friends. Bike or rowing machine for cardio
Food 5 6 times daily small portion third protein third carbs third veg.
Observe body and micro adjust excercise and diet as you learn your body |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Looking to build muscle mass as have lost weight .
1 : should I eat before I run
2 : any tips on building lost muscle.
Unless you love running , or have a specific running based goal , such as a marathon I'd recommend not to run unless you hate yourself and your knees
Press ups , squats, and basic pull ups are your friends. Bike or rowing machine for cardio
Food 5 6 times daily small portion third protein third carbs third veg.
Observe body and micro adjust excercise and diet as you learn your body"
The whole "running is bad for your knees" is now well known to be an urban myth
It's important to get yourself properly fitted for your shoes though
Also invest the time in a good training plan and don't overdo it in the early stages.
There are plenty of goods plans from couch to 5k, and even to greater distances
I personally swear by (and sometimes at) the Adidas MiCoach app/ website as it tailors itself to what you want to do and achieve and has a mix of training types from sprint intervals, progression runs and stamina building
I'd also set myself a target of a race/ event, whether it's a fun run, 5km, 10km half marathon or full marathon.
The idea of having a goal / target is the motivator
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"Looking to build muscle mass as have lost weight .
1 : should I eat before I run
2 : any tips on building lost muscle.
Unless you love running , or have a specific running based goal , such as a marathon I'd recommend not to run unless you hate yourself and your knees
Press ups , squats, and basic pull ups are your friends. Bike or rowing machine for cardio
Food 5 6 times daily small portion third protein third carbs third veg.
Observe body and micro adjust excercise and diet as you learn your body
The whole "running is bad for your knees" is now well known to be an urban myth
It's important to get yourself properly fitted for your shoes though
Also invest the time in a good training plan and don't overdo it in the early stages.
There are plenty of goods plans from couch to 5k, and even to greater distances
I personally swear by (and sometimes at) the Adidas MiCoach app/ website as it tailors itself to what you want to do and achieve and has a mix of training types from sprint intervals, progression runs and stamina building
I'd also set myself a target of a race/ event, whether it's a fun run, 5km, 10km half marathon or full marathon.
The idea of having a goal / target is the motivator
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Myth not exactly there is evidence both ways so jury is out
What is clear as you correctly illustrate is the importance of both good foot, lower limb alignment , which needs to be achieved for knee protection and can be achieved by , good foot wear and good form
Sadly not many will understand or practice such important preventions thus the risk knee injury is increased
For example even in good well cushioned footwear if the foot pronates there will be a repetitive torque action upon the knee. Even if the correct orthotic is worn and the footwear is springy , if the foot strike is not perfect then the impact will shudder along the entire system shocking the shin , knee pelvis lower back and spine.
I'm suggesting there are easier and less risky forms of cv for the average not too fussed person
I fellrun btw and do 10 second sprint intervals but neither of these should be recommended to a novice, without some sort of bio mechanical guidence and as suggested to gain muscle from running a fairly high degree of intensity and knowledge would be required xx |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Looking to build muscle mass as have lost weight .
1 : should I eat before I run
2 : any tips on building lost muscle.
Unless you love running , or have a specific running based goal , such as a marathon I'd recommend not to run unless you hate yourself and your knees
Press ups , squats, and basic pull ups are your friends. Bike or rowing machine for cardio
Food 5 6 times daily small portion third protein third carbs third veg.
Observe body and micro adjust excercise and diet as you learn your body
The whole "running is bad for your knees" is now well known to be an urban myth
It's important to get yourself properly fitted for your shoes though
Also invest the time in a good training plan and don't overdo it in the early stages.
There are plenty of goods plans from couch to 5k, and even to greater distances
I personally swear by (and sometimes at) the Adidas MiCoach app/ website as it tailors itself to what you want to do and achieve and has a mix of training types from sprint intervals, progression runs and stamina building
I'd also set myself a target of a race/ event, whether it's a fun run, 5km, 10km half marathon or full marathon.
The idea of having a goal / target is the motivator
Myth not exactly there is evidence both ways so jury is out
What is clear as you correctly illustrate is the importance of both good foot, lower limb alignment , which needs to be achieved for knee protection and can be achieved by , good foot wear and good form
Sadly not many will understand or practice such important preventions thus the risk knee injury is increased
For example even in good well cushioned footwear if the foot pronates there will be a repetitive torque action upon the knee. Even if the correct orthotic is worn and the footwear is springy , if the foot strike is not perfect then the impact will shudder along the entire system shocking the shin , knee pelvis lower back and spine.
I'm suggesting there are easier and less risky forms of cv for the average not too fussed person
I fellrun btw and do 10 second sprint intervals but neither of these should be recommended to a novice, without some sort of bio mechanical guidence and as suggested to gain muscle from running a fairly high degree of intensity and knowledge would be required xx"
I have just started hiit on the treadmill and my knee toe alignment is good (from squats etc) but fuck me my calves burn  |
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By *ee VianteWoman
over a year ago
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"Thankyou everyone . I am doing weight training as well as running but muscles are very weak . I will take all advise on board x"
For toning and strength consider pilates. It's tougher than it looks! |
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"Thankyou everyone . I am doing weight training as well as running but muscles are very weak . I will take all advise on board x"
This changes things so. What's you weight program? I'm doing ICF 5X5 to build muscle after having done a marathon and will move to strong lift 5x5 when I'm getting back into marathon training to maintain muscle
Running will be great for stamina but it's the weight training that'll get the muscle built (honorable and obligatory mention to diet too) |
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