Do Long Runs Burn Muscle?
When Running an Hour or Longer, Are You at Risk For Burning Muscle?
If you're running longer distances for an hour or more, it might be because you're training for a race, because you're looking to do some cardio to lose weight, or because the time alone and space to think are essential to your mental health. Whatever the reason for racking up the miles, you may have wondered if longer runs put you at risk for burning muscle. Read on to see what experts say.
