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Strength training for a marathon helps you prevent injury and chase faster miles, but can you actually build muscle in the process? While it’s technically possible to build muscle while running many ...

I’ve always considered myself an active person, but for much of my life, I was fixated on running and HIIT-style workout classes. As a mom juggling a busy career, I used intense cardio to blow off ...