In less than ten years I ran 21 marathons. On top of enjoying the running friendships and fun destination marathons, I was convinced that the health benefits were undeniable. Then I started to hear about “the bell curve” in exercise. Clearly being a couch potato was bad for my health, but could excess exercise be equally dangerous?!?
Beyond my increased tolerance for running in the summer heat, there are incredible benefits to spending time in the sauna. In fact, there is a study that shows a 40% decrease in all-case mortality!!
Beyond my increased tolerance for running in the summer heat, there are incredible benefits to spending time in the sauna. In fact, there is a study that shows a 40% decrease in all-case mortality!!
Over the past 60+ years, there have been many books written related to running. Some are focused on training, others on famous runners (Frank Shorter, Dean Karnazes, or Scott Jurek to name a few). And there are those books that detail historical events (Roger Bannister breaking the 4-minute mile, for example). Many are philosophical/inspirational/motivational (think of the ‘inner runner”, etc). The best books tend to combine some of these multiple elements to weave an entertaining story. Below are just one runner’s thoughts on some of the books that I’ve read (or plan/hope to read soon).
In less than ten years I ran 21 marathons. On top of enjoying the running friendships and fun destination marathons, I was convinced that the health benefits were undeniable. Then I started to hear about “the bell curve” in exercise. Clearly being a couch potato was bad for my health, but could excess exercise be equally dangerous?!?
