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| Eloah Rocha pursues a career in child psychology and counseling. |
Eloah Rocha serves as a counselor at the Los Angeles Children’s Hospital, where she manages the youth activity center for the siblings of patients. Eloah Rocha attended Boulder University and majored in child psychology. In her free time, she enjoys staying active by practicing yoga and running long distances.
Long-distance running has many opponents, many of whom cite misleading claims about the damage it can do to the body. Read ahead to learn about some of the common myths about long-distance running:
1. Running decreases muscle mass. Many people believe that running breaks down muscle as fuel, eliminating muscle mass. While this could happen, it would be an extremely unique case in which a runner eats no protein while running many miles. Some runners find they do not increase their muscle mass through running alone, but they can supplement with strength training.
2. Running is easy. Critics claim anyone can put on a pair of shoes and go for a run. As with any sport or activity, running is a skill that requires proper form and equipment and that needs to be developed slowly over time.
3. Running does not help with weight loss. Numerous studies show that running is an efficient way to burn calories. Aerobic activities do more to burn the visceral fat and liver fat than resistance training. Finally, longer runs teach the body to burn fat more efficiently.
