Article by Dr. Mercola of Mercola.com
Long-distance runners can, in fact simply drop dead -- usually in the middle of a run, from fatal heart attacks. In 2010, three runners died at the 32nd Detroit Free Press/Flagstar Marathon.
In fact, about 14 percent of athlete deaths are linked to heart problems. Although exercise reduces your cardiovascular risk by a factor of three, too much vigorous exercise, such as marathon running, increases your cardiac risk by seven.
Healthier Talk reports:
“That’s because the further you run, the more stress you put on your body ... [L]ong duration exercise releases chemicals that flood your body. And that leads to inflammation ... If you have hidden heart problems, this can be seriously risky.
Running a marathon is often seen as the epitome of fitness and the ultimate show of endurance. As a former sub 3-hour marathon runner myself, I understand the drive that pushes many athletes and weekend warriors to compete in these strenuous events -- but when you examine the research it becomes clear that doing so may put your heart at risk.
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If this is so, why does many still promotes to join this kind of activity? It could be risky then, but those only applies to the person who aren't physically fit to join this activity. Right?
ReplyDeleteIt's really an individual choice. There are certainly people who can run without problems and who, physically are better suited for running than others. If you're planning to run a marathon, make sure to train properly.
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