These are the legs of long distance runners.

Such legs can become more muscular (though weight training is usually a culprit) and striated, but not really more bulky though more muscular can be viewed as being as such.

In general, sprinting will build muscular bulk more so than longer distance running, but even then weight training tends to be a culprit.

 

It won't. If anything, it has slimmed mine down by making me leaner overall. Plus, it's good for your heart if not done to excess.

EDIT: Make sure you eat a little something beforehand. You'll be able to run faster and for longer, and you'll reduce your risk of passing out and dying mid workout. Be safe.

 

It made me more toned and muscular- off road will build more muscle than road running. It’s worth it though. I really miss running

 

Those are the legs of elite long distance runners. They have entire teams that help them become and stay at their racing weight. They also run 100 miles a week. I was a semi-elite long distance runner and most of the non-professionals you see in races are more muscular/normal looking. Some are even overweight. I love the community, and love running distance, but I see lots of cellulite at endurance events. Running makes people hungry. Distance running is also extremely dangerous if you're not eating enough because it enlarges your heart.

And just anecdotally, running helped me get out of the worst of my anorexia. It started off as a way to burn calories, but then I started enjoying it and wanting to run more, which meant eating more. Mentally I was able to justify it since I was burning so many calories. Eventually I got used to eating a little more and having a more athletic build.

These are the legs of long distance runners.

Such legs can become more muscular (though weight training is usually a culprit) and striated, but not really more bulky though more muscular can be viewed as being as such.

In general, sprinting will build muscular bulk more so than longer distance running, but even then weight training tends to be a culprit.

 

i don’t think so. idk how much u r restricting but if u stayed in a slight deficit or maintenance and just made sure to get enough protein in it will tome ur legs but not bulk them. but it’s different for everyone anyway. some people get slimmer legs some don’t

 

You will have nice toned legs.

Rather have slightly thicker but toned legs rather than smaller but full of jiggle and cellulite legs. That's on me though

 

long distance runners have one of the lowers BF% in any sport, when i started running my measurement came down, thighs went from 49cm to 42cm

 

I run (2-3 miles 2 or 3 times a week so not long distance) and I don’t do weights and my legs are not muscular. But running has helped me lose weight. I wish my legs were a little more toned but they have thinned out more with the weight loss.

 

Let me know if you want any long distance running advice- I used to do 100 mile runs!

 

long distance running legs are usually one of the thinnest legs ive seen lol

have u seen marathoners legs??

 

long distance running legs are usually one of the thinnest legs ive seen lol

have u seen marathoners legs??

I ran marathons every weekend and never had thin legs! Not sure what I was doing wrong!

 

You can't bulk from running.. esp if you're eating in a deficit

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I was a competitive distance runner in college and a bit post college. Cardio, especially when you go into a calorie defect, burns both fat and muscle. Elite runners do a lot of lifting and weight training to build the muscle mass they lose. If you aren't doing any weight training and are in a calorie deficit, you can't build muscle through cardio. Just be careful with your protein intake. Losing muscle mass will lower your creatine levels and raise your BUN levels. Additional protein on top of that could seriously effect your kidneys. That's why runners are told to eat carbs. Signs of loosing muscle are extreme weakness and fatigue, then your kidneys shut down. If you are going to eat while distance running, just make sure you aren't doing keto. I went into a hypoglycemic psychosis, and fucked my kidney function.

 

People might be giving you anecdotal responses but essentially depends how your body responds to the exercise and whether you're prone to thigh bulking. Also will obviously depend on your intake.
For me I have the capacity to bulk while doing frequent 7km runs/ 14k runs if my intake permits.

 

Thank you so much for the answers!

 

Let me know if you want any long distance running advice- I used to do 100 mile runs!

Would love any advice you have!

 

im not sure how accurate this is but https://brawnykingfitness.wordpress.com/2021/05/30/why-are-marathon-runners-skinny/

also ive done cross country/track for school and as long as im staying at a caloric deficit i usually dont gain much muscle. in fact, i don't find myself looking that "toned" either. btw i was usually running 1 mile a day

 

Long distance running or walking will give you skinny gorgeous legs, with bits of muscle, very toned.

If you're already overweight, doing a half hearted job at it, so walking or running little, short distances, not often, and then rewarding oneself with a Snickers bar for the 200 kcal you thought you lost, will give you a bit bigger legs.

Mixture of fat and muscle.