I have a very muscular thigh area, and it is clearly extra weight, that I don't want to carry. But since I cant change them, what should I do to make them beneficial to me as a runner?
I carry very little fat on them, fyi.
I run long distances
I have a very muscular thigh area, and it is clearly extra weight, that I don't want to carry. But since I cant change them, what should I do to make them beneficial to me as a runner?
I carry very little fat on them, fyi.
I run long distances
Norwegian103 wrote:
I have a very muscular thigh area, and it is clearly extra weight, that I don't want to carry. But since I cant change them, what should I do to make them beneficial to me as a runner?
I carry very little fat on them, fyi.
I run long distances
Dont feel alone. I went from body building 4to5 days a week to running about 40 to 50mpw. I just got burnt out lifting all the time, spent more time driving to the gym/at the gym, and wanted a way to compete for something other than other people in a mirror staring contest. To the question though, my legs grew easily when i was doing barbell squats 4 days a week so i can relate to huge thighs. My thighs a year after giving up the gym life are still kinds big, but they're much more lean and not massive then before(i used to fill my jeans with a 30" waist at 5'-11" 170lb). Large thighs don't really benefit distance running, unless you only run up hill lol. They will eventually get smaller if you cut back on the leg lifts OR you start to run more than you lift. (Kinda the same thing) large thighs are more beneficial to sprinters not necessarily distance runners. Look at elites that run 1500m to marathons and you'll immediately notice larger thighs are not in the formula. So it depends what kind of running you want to do ultimately and how much you wanna run. Not to be confused with large thighs means you'll never run fast, but large thighs have more weight, more weight means more drag, more drag means well you get the idea.
Except of course the best guy ever from 5-marathon has larger thighs than any of his competitors.
Yes, large thighs are not too much of a problem at all. As the above poster said, just look at Bekele. Big thighs act as pistons to power you along.
What you should really worry about is excessive mass below the knee. Large calves/ankles carry a much higher energy cost than body parts closer to one's center of mass.
Overthinker wrote:
Norwegian103 wrote:I have a very muscular thigh area, and it is clearly extra weight, that I don't want to carry. But since I cant change them, what should I do to make them beneficial to me as a runner?
I carry very little fat on them, fyi.
I run long distances
Dont feel alone. I went from body building 4to5 days a week to running about 40 to 50mpw. I just got burnt out lifting all the time, spent more time driving to the gym/at the gym, and wanted a way to compete for something other than other people in a mirror staring contest. To the question though, my legs grew easily when i was doing barbell squats 4 days a week so i can relate to huge thighs. My thighs a year after giving up the gym life are still kinds big, but they're much more lean and not massive then before(i used to fill my jeans with a 30" waist at 5'-11" 170lb). Large thighs don't really benefit distance running, unless you only run up hill lol. They will eventually get smaller if you cut back on the leg lifts OR you start to run more than you lift. (Kinda the same thing) large thighs are more beneficial to sprinters not necessarily distance runners. Look at elites that run 1500m to marathons and you'll immediately notice larger thighs are not in the formula. So it depends what kind of running you want to do ultimately and how much you wanna run. Not to be confused with large thighs means you'll never run fast, but large thighs have more weight, more weight means more drag, more drag means well you get the idea.
Possibly the least useful paragraph ever written on LR. And man, that is saying something.
Overthinker wrote:
Norwegian103 wrote:I have a very muscular thigh area, and it is clearly extra weight, that I don't want to carry. But since I cant change them, what should I do to make them beneficial to me as a runner?
I carry very little fat on them, fyi.
I run long distances
Dont feel alone. I went from body building 4to5 days a week to running about 40 to 50mpw. I just got burnt out lifting all the time, spent more time driving to the gym/at the gym, and wanted a way to compete for something other than other people in a mirror staring contest. To the question though, my legs grew easily when i was doing barbell squats 4 days a week so i can relate to huge thighs. My thighs a year after giving up the gym life are still kinds big, but they're much more lean and not massive then before(i used to fill my jeans with a 30" waist at 5'-11" 170lb). Large thighs don't really benefit distance running, unless you only run up hill lol. They will eventually get smaller if you cut back on the leg lifts OR you start to run more than you lift. (Kinda the same thing) large thighs are more beneficial to sprinters not necessarily distance runners. Look at elites that run 1500m to marathons and you'll immediately notice larger thighs are not in the formula. So it depends what kind of running you want to do ultimately and how much you wanna run. Not to be confused with large thighs means you'll never run fast, but large thighs have more weight, more weight means more drag, more drag means well you get the idea.
You read my question, right? What can I DO to make large thighs beneficial to me?
Benefits? Wear short shorts, you could get some chick.
maybe op is a chick and can use those man crushers to make videos
Overthinker wrote:
Norwegian103 wrote:I have a very muscular thigh area, and it is clearly extra weight, that I don't want to carry. But since I cant change them, what should I do to make them beneficial to me as a runner?
I carry very little fat on them, fyi.
I run long distances
Dont feel alone. I went from body building 4to5 days a week to running about 40 to 50mpw. I just got burnt out lifting all the time, spent more time driving to the gym/at the gym, and wanted a way to compete for something other than other people in a mirror staring contest. To the question though, my legs grew easily when i was doing barbell squats 4 days a week so i can relate to huge thighs. My thighs a year after giving up the gym life are still kinds big, but they're much more lean and not massive then before(i used to fill my jeans with a 30" waist at 5'-11" 170lb). Large thighs don't really benefit distance running, unless you only run up hill lol. They will eventually get smaller if you cut back on the leg lifts OR you start to run more than you lift. (Kinda the same thing) large thighs are more beneficial to sprinters not necessarily distance runners. Look at elites that run 1500m to marathons and you'll immediately notice larger thighs are not in the formula. So it depends what kind of running you want to do ultimately and how much you wanna run. Not to be confused with large thighs means you'll never run fast, but large thighs have more weight, more weight means more drag, more drag means well you get the idea.
Bitch please, you are so boring.
If you have big cankles and hips, you can leverage those thunder thighs into a run for president.
Ivy Leagah wrote:
Yes, large thighs are not too much of a problem at all. As the above poster said, just look at Bekele. Big thighs act as pistons to power you along.
What you should really worry about is excessive mass below the knee. Large calves/ankles carry a much higher energy cost than body parts closer to one's center of mass.
Bekele is a perfect example. Look at him attack hills in run cross country.
Larger thighs = power
Cycling made mine larger and as I've gotten older I am MUCH stronger on hills. Lighter me was trash on hills. Larger, stronger thighs and a55 no doubt contribute to that.
Don't worry OP. You'll adapt to suit. Mo Farah and the stick Kenyans are not necessarily the rule.
You need to start putting those thighs to some good use. Offer your assistance to friends and family when they need help moving heavy objects.
Norwegian103 wrote:
I have a very muscular thigh area, and it is clearly extra weight, that I don't want to carry. But since I cant change them, what should I do to make them beneficial to me as a runner?
I carry very little fat on them, fyi.
I run long distances
Pics? (Smooth?)
If you are female and have large thighs then triple jump is the event you will excel in.
If you are make then weightlifting is your event
doot doot wrote:
Ivy Leagah wrote:Yes, large thighs are not too much of a problem at all. As the above poster said, just look at Bekele. Big thighs act as pistons to power you along.
What you should really worry about is excessive mass below the knee. Large calves/ankles carry a much higher energy cost than body parts closer to one's center of mass.
Bekele is a perfect example. Look at him attack hills in run cross country.
Larger thighs = power
Cycling made mine larger and as I've gotten older I am MUCH stronger on hills. Lighter me was trash on hills. Larger, stronger thighs and a55 no doubt contribute to that.
Don't worry OP. You'll adapt to suit. Mo Farah and the stick Kenyans are not necessarily the rule.
How fascinating.
Please, tell us more.
Am i okay? wrote:
doot doot wrote:Bekele is a perfect example. Look at him attack hills in run cross country.
Larger thighs = power
Cycling made mine larger and as I've gotten older I am MUCH stronger on hills. Lighter me was trash on hills. Larger, stronger thighs and a55 no doubt contribute to that.
Don't worry OP. You'll adapt to suit. Mo Farah and the stick Kenyans are not necessarily the rule.
How fascinating.
Please, tell us more.
Ask me a question. I'm happy to help you.
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Bekele Thighs wrote:
http://i.imgur.com/8kk8UmO.png
That's an intentionally poor example.
Anotha one:
http://m.imgur.com/LTwCusgConsider picking up this sport.
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