gingernut said:I also concentrated in running with a good long stride which I believe uses your muscles thro a fuller motion thus promoting leaner, longer muscle. I have noticed those women runners who have bulkier/less lean legs to be those who take short, pitter-patter steps, which would encourage muscle development in a shorter thicker range.
What about sprinters? I think they take longer strides, yet their legs are usually muscular as hell! And bulky by many people's standards.
Genetrics usually determine the "long lean" or "short bulky" muscle look.
But regardless, like you, running leans my legs out too - quickly!