When people gain weight, they also gain muscle as the body adapts to be able to carry the heavier load. Hence, people with obesity tend to have a lot of muscle—more than leaner people!
When runners want to improve, attention naturally turns towards training. More consistent mileage, smarter speed sessions, strength work and better pacing can all play a role. Yet the hours spent running represent only a small part of the week.
A repair invoice has a way of making a crash look finished. The dents disappear, the paint shines again, and the keys return to the owner's hand with the feeling that life is finally moving back toward normal. Cars often heal faster than people do.