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There was a recent study which found that running only increased life expectancy if you were running 10-20miles (or km, memory hazy) per week. More than that an
by analog 14y ago
There was a recent study which found that running only increased life expectancy if you were running 10-20miles (or km, memory hazy) per week. More than that and life expectancy decreased again.
So endurance running, which I would guess you would categorise as marathon+ will decrease your life expectancy.
Edit: /s/will/could Depending on how much running you already do.
- micro_cam 14y agoThat is kind of my point. Everyone thought running was good but more rigorous analysis showed that it is not that simple.
- paul_f 14y agoRunning 4 hours per week for 20 years will add 6 months to your expected lifespan. However, those 6 months will have been entirely spent running. So, plan accordingly.
- barry-cotter 14y agoExercise demands time so in terms of increased life expectancy versus time spent exercising it's probably a wash. Speaking personally though, I feel awesome when I exercise regularly, and when I don't, I don't. Exercise for higher quality of life and a better looking body, the longevity benefits are overrated.
- brianmwaters 14y agoAs if it were some mind-numbing mundane task. On the contrary, whatever time you spend running will be some of the most alive parts of your life.
- Evgeny 14y agoYou shouldn't forget to compare general health of one who runs versus one who doesn't. Not only just wellbeing, but sick days (missed on income), medical bills etc.