It’s October, which means it’s race season. Many runners are amping up their training for big runs this fall, including the …
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It’s Not Too Late to Start: Tips for Training for a Distance Run
Has cheering for Team USA this Olympics season inspired you to go for gold in your own distance event? Here in New York City, we’re seeing more and more fitness fans and amateur athletes — including a few staffers from TIME’s …
Extreme Workouts: When Exercise Does More Harm than Good
Researchers say there’s an optimal “dose” of exercise that benefits the heart and extends life. Beyond that point, you’re not doing yourself any favors.
Lessons From Ultra Endurance Runners
It’s hard to say what the average weekend warrior can take from a study of ultra-athletes who ran thousands of miles in a European foot race — aside from inspiration and a sense of awe. But for those who are interested, …
How Marathon Runners Can Avoid the Post-Race Blues
Some 43,000 runners will hit the streets Sunday, Nov. 7, for the annual ING New York City marathon. By Monday, those runners will be in recovery, not just physically but emotionally as well — it’s only natural to feel a sense …
Marathon Running Can Damage the Heart — But Only Temporarily
As grueling — and potentially painful — as running a marathon can be, most people assume that completing one is a good thing overall, for your heart and your health.
Can exercise help your cells live longer?
Our cells are constantly replenishing themselves — with new ones replacing old ones that die off during routine apoptosis, or programmed cell death. According to new research published this week in the journal BMC Physiology, strenuous exercise might slow down the process of apoptosis, effectively making your cells live longer.