running for the legs

[jbabefit]

Hi Cathe!

I just read the post about biking for trimmer legs and have a question... how do you achieve trim (more so than muscle bulky) legs with running? I know running is a great workout for the legs, but sometimes I feel like my legs bulk up rather than become lean and trim.

Thanks so much and glad to hear you are well on your way to recovery!:7

Have a great day!:7

 

[jbabefit]

bumping for Cathe

 

[Liz66]

Just a theory here, but for building bulk one uses heavier weight and fewer reps; for "toning" it's lighter weights and more reps. Running is repetitive, so I wonder if your weight would have anything to do with it? (i.e., if you're heavier you'd build a bulkier muscle that a lighter-weight person)?

Liz

 

[susanz]

I have talked to a few ladies who have told me their legs became thicker with running. Maybe it's genetic? Susan