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Running (or at least too much it) shortens life span

mrfreestyle
mrfreestyle Posts: 1,293 Member
edited February 18 in Chit-Chat
Being a runner, this is something that really ignited my curiosity. I found it a very interesting read. Do I take it seriously? Probably not. What say you about it?

http://www.health24.com/Fitness/News/Too-much-running-may-shorten-your-life-20140402

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  • dodochoga
    dodochoga Posts: 33
    Too much of anything will hurt you. Killing you, perhaps not, no one can say, but it's always good to keep stuff in moderation. Everything in moderation.
  • Sabine_Stroehm
    Sabine_Stroehm Posts: 19,251 Member
    They call "moderate" running 2-3 hours a week. Over a life span. I think most folks are safe.

    Recent studies show running moderately over the adult life span is good for bone density in later life.

    I'll keep running my 40-60 miles a month.

    Interesting article. Thanks for posting it.
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