Hi, i'm just a beginner but I have been running on my treadmill every morning Mon-Fri for 20 mins at between 6-7 mph (mainly 7) for the last year or so and have noticed recently that my legs have started looking a lot thicker.
Could this be due to the running or something else and if so would continuing to run/changing my technique slim my legs down again?
Any help would be much appreciated.
Thanks
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I've always had sticky legs before. Even when I was fat I was fat around my stomach but my legs were like two sticks. Had never any problems with jeans not fitting around my thighs.
Now after running for 3 years I can't fit most jeans on because they are tight around my thighs. I'm not saying I have bulky legs because I still don't. I just have so much more muscle.
And I dont mind it to be honest. Love it.
I dont think running on its own will make that much difference, altough it will have an effect. Of course it depends how much you're planning on increasing your running in the future.
Lindsey, the only thing that's going to bulk your legs up with that amount of running is what you're putting in your mouth.
Running will tone them but not add bulk - only heavy weights, really heavy weights and lotsa cycling will do that.
I like SteveC's comment about feeling sorry for the owners of non-exercisers' legs!
I used to do a lot of weights and when I started running my quad shape changed; overall they're slimmer now. But calves!! given up trying to find a pair of zip-up boots that fit anymore!
Must admit, my ideas about what constitutes a 'cracking pair of pins' has changed slightly since I've become a runner! No, running won't bulk 'em up, and there's nothing wrong with a bit of definition in the calves.