It should come as no surprise that long distance running can have great benefits for your health, but a new study shines a light on just how important getting that first marathon under your belt can be for your heart, especially if you’re getting up there in age. According to a study published in the […]
Injury Risk Factors During Half Marathon Training
We’re nearing the end of marathon season here in the Twin Cities, but Turkey Trots and other Thanksgiving runs are still a few weeks away, meaning a number of individuals are probably right in the middle of their training sessions for their race. If you’ve chosen to run a half marathon this year, that’s great, […]
Marathon Running and Our Perception Of Pain
New research involving marathon running has helped us understand how we perceive pain and how that perception changes as time goes on. To determine if time affects our perception of pain, researchers asked 127 marathon runners to report their pain levels immediately after running a marathon. Researchers also asked runners to recall how much pain […]
The 5 Most Common Heat-Related Marathon Injuries
Race season is just getting into full swing, and that means doctors, EMTs and medically-trained volunteers will soon be taking up residence in medical tents during some upcoming marathons. Medical tent supervisors are well-versed in what signs and symptoms to look for in injured runners, but do you know what injuries fell most marathoners? Interestingly, […]
