You’re putting in the work, logging the miles, and lifting weights in the gym. But if it feels like your muscles aren’t actually getting stronger, you might be missing some signs you’re burning muscles instead of building them. The truth is, sometimes the way you’re training (or fueling) can unintentionally work against you rather than help you get closer to your goals.

We’ve already talked about how you can absolutely be a runner and still build and maintain muscle.

But if your goal is to get ...