Running Everyday?

[Special K]

Originally posted by: Gamingphreek
Special K, isn't that the idea of my running as well. Any excess calories would be burned as I am running. Also, I would assume that it is theoretically possible to eat the exact amount of calories needed to grow more muscle and nothing more (Obviously it is virtually impossible).

I have been keeping track of my mileage so far so I can't wait to see how many I rack up 🙂

-Kevin

You would think so, but again, the body does not necessarily function that ideally. It may instead prefer to burn your muscle to fuel your running. Distance running is in and of itself a very catabolic activity.

 

[SWScorch]

Originally posted by: Special K

Originally posted by: Gamingphreek
Special K, isn't that the idea of my running as well. Any excess calories would be burned as I am running. Also, I would assume that it is theoretically possible to eat the exact amount of calories needed to grow more muscle and nothing more (Obviously it is virtually impossible).

I have been keeping track of my mileage so far so I can't wait to see how many I rack up 🙂

-Kevin

You would think so, but again, the body does not necessarily function that ideally. It may instead prefer to burn your muscle to fuel your running. Distance running is in and of itself a very catabolic activity.

I'm no exercise physiologist, but my understanding is that you need to complete exhaust your glycogen stores before your body starts to burn muscle. In other words, you'd have to run for at least 2 hours before you started to burn muscle. I've never once heard otherwise.