{"id":8866,"date":"2022-07-30T15:21:03","date_gmt":"2022-07-30T20:21:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/decideoutside.com\/?p=8866"},"modified":"2022-07-30T20:16:17","modified_gmt":"2022-07-31T01:16:17","slug":"can-you-be-muscular-and-run-long-distances","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/decideoutside.com\/can-you-be-muscular-and-run-long-distances\/","title":{"rendered":"Can You Be Muscular And Run Long Distances?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
There\u2019s no doubt that, if you\u2019re trying to get into shape, you\u2019ve heard about the interference <\/strong>effect and how running can be counter-effective if you\u2019re looking to build muscle. But is it just a myth? Can you be muscular and run long distances?<\/p>\n\n\n\n Yes, you can be muscular and run long distances, but it requires careful training and diet. It\u2019s difficult to find the perfect balance, but some people are strong advocates for the \u201chybrid-athlete\u201d lifestyle, while others simply refuse to cross-train.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n If you\u2019re just getting into fitness, you need to figure out exactly what your goals are, and if you\u2019re looking to be a long distance runner (20-30 miles\/32-48km per week), you\u2019ll be facing an uphill battle to get into that lean-but-toned shape that you\u2019re probably aiming for.<\/p>\n\n\n