The Runner's Journal

running and strength training

Training 17 min read

DOES RUNNING MAKE YOU LOSE MUSCLE? 7 PROVEN STRATEGIES

Running does not automatically burn muscle. But high mileage, underfuelling, too little protein and dropping strength work can make muscle loss more likely. Here is what the evidence actually says. Running does not automatically burn muscle. But the combination of high mileage, insufficient food, limited strength training and poor recovery can make muscle loss more […]

Training 15 min read

HOW TO COMBINE RUNNING AND STRENGTH TRAINING

Running and strength training can improve one another – but only if your weekly plan leaves enough room for recovery. Here is how to schedule both, choose the right exercises and avoid turning every session into tired-leg survival. Running and strength training should get along perfectly well. One develops your aerobic engine; the other helps […]