Marathons Are Anti-Aging
Training for a marathon can be a win for longevity - but there are downsides.
Marathons are one way to join the 0.01%. This particular feat of physical endurance is no small commitment, mentally and physically.
For the unordained, the distance, 26.2 miles or about 43 kilometers, takes a median of 4:30:46 to cover for men and a median of 4:56:39 to cover for women, and it usually takes a minimum of 16 weeks of training to complete. In other words, the marathon is a considerable commitment—so it’s worth carefully weighing whether it’s right for you before jumping.
Below, performance coach Keith Hodges, and body performance and injury expert Rami Hashish, PhD, DPT, give the case for running a marathon (and why not to lace up for 26.2.)
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