muscular vs thin legs?

wondering if jogging a lot would make ur legs really bulky and muscular? i noticed that my legs are bigger than they used to be.. well its not as flabby.. but the diameter has increased.. =( not something i hoped for.. was aiming for the lean straight type of legs.. and not the bulky kind.. or am i doing things wrong? anyone?

It depends. I run a lot and my legs are fairly muscular, but I'm a guy so I'm not complaining.

Your legs should only get more muscular if you're running uphill a lot or doing a lot of sprints. I don't believe running/jogging at moderate speeds should really cause an big increase in muscle gain. Professional female marathoners run up to 100 miles a week and they don't really have bulky legs. Muscular, sure, but not bulky.

If you haven't run a lot before, then it could be that your legs are bigger because they're slightly swollen from running. After a bit of rest they should return to normal size, and as you mentioned less flabby.

Another thing to think about is that running tightens the muscles in your legs, and if you aren't stretching properly after each run then your muscles can stay in that slightly shortened state (which can make them look bulky). Make sure to stretch really good after a run to help lengthen the muscle again and aid in flexibility/elasticity.

I don't think you're doing anything wrong. Running is great for your health and it burns calories faster than just about any other exercise.

try adding pilates along with your other workouts

I feel for you! I always wanted super skinny legs where your thighs and your calves look the same size... not happening for me. I have super muscular legs, not complaining, could be worse with fat flubby legs. Enjoy your muscle, the more muscle the more calories burnt!