19/09/2025
You Can’t Outrun a Bad Diet
🏃♀️ Many people turn to long-distance running to “burn off” calories… but here’s the truth: running is not a magic weight-loss program.
🔥 While endurance training does burn energy, your body quickly adapts. Running longer and harder often just makes you hungrier — and without proper nutrition, it’s easy to eat back (or overeat) what you burned.
🍎 Weight management is far more influenced by overall nutrition than the kilometres you log. You can’t rely on running alone to create a healthy body composition.
💡 Instead, focus on:
Adequate fuelling → Running on empty leads to fatigue, poor recovery, and injury risk.
Balanced nutrition → Prioritise whole foods, protein, complex carbs, and healthy fats.
Smart training → Running builds endurance, strength, and mental resilience—but it’s not the whole equation.
✨ Remember: Run to build fitness, fuel to support performance, and nourish your body for health.
