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Is Marathon Running Reducing Your Life Expectancy? by Perry R. Patient ExpertHealth Maven of marathon running That’s why I found this article about marathon running and injuries a little disturbing. According to researchers running a marathon can cause a minor injury to your heart. Somehow the stress...
3:25 marathon running 3 days a week? by Kevin L. Patient Expert who is having some apprehension about running a marathon. Roberto tells him, correctly, that if he'd just run slower, he'd be able to make the distance.   Then, he goes on to say that what he did to run a 3:25 marathon last year. I butt...
Post Marathon Running in Indiana by Tim W. Patient Expert It is ten days following the marathon and it is time for a workout.  I am following Hal Higdon's Advanced Post Marathon Training Plan and it just happened to work out that my daughter's were supposed...
I’m a Half Marathon Running, Kale Eating, Plain Jane Who Needs Money. by Roni N. Patient Expert ’s no way I can prepare to run a half marathon is 2 weeks BUT who cares?! Why not still go, have fun.... Ok moving off the bulking your food soapbox and on to my running goals. yea remember those? The itsy...
My Zooma Half Marathon Running Mix by Roni N. Patient Expert section for the race. My nervousness is turning into anticipation. I’m totally ready to run! :) Here... and Move Your body by Nina Sky are great running songs, too.  ...
Duke City Half MarathonRunning, with a numb foot by Heather Calcote Patient Expert It had been about 6 months since my last run of 13.1 miles; I was extremely anxious, excited, and Ready for this run. Throw in the fact that my Sister was finally joining me? I. Could. Not. Wait! So...
Duke City Half MarathonRunning, with a numb foot by Heather Calcote Patient Expert It had been about 6 months since my last run of 13.1 miles; I was extremely anxious, excited, and Ready for this run. Throw in the fact that my Sister was finally joining me? I. Could. Not. Wait! So...
Marathon Running: So Unlike Me by Ulyana C. Healthy Living Professional In my little hiatus from marathon training (I run just 3-4 times a week, 2-3 miles at a time, no more), I got to thinking how marathon running is so unlike me, and yet I got into pretty hard core...
Marathon running appears to ‘damage the heart’ by Dr. John B. Medical Doctor runner I have ever met who has run a marathon (26.2 miles/42 km) has admitted to one or more ‘overuse... after the run (prolonged exercise can suppress the immune system). I am not against marathon running...
Marathon running can damage heart if aerobically unfit by Dr. John Z. Medical Doctor itself to survive the stress of marathon running, says Dr. Larose. His research found that the magnitude... training or at least had better exercise capacity. “Without proper training, marathon running can damage...

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Exercise and running
Hey all -
I have been running for awhile - did a half marathon yesterday (3 minute runs... with a regimen of running and or biking several times a week - being outside is so good for my soul. I haven... />Also - I would love to hook up with some online running buds for support and motivation. Anyone...crap

looking to raise money for a local clinic which supplies diabetic equipment-Chicago area
My friend and I are running the Chicago Marathon in October, 2010.  Both of our families have been afffected by diabetes.  Instead of raising money for a large organization, we are trying to raise money for one aspect of the disease.  Given the current state of our economy, the number of unemployed...crap

Long Distance Running With An Insulin Pump
In less than three weeks, I'm running my first half marathon.  The timing..., but had primarily been swimming since my first pregnancy.  I'd wanted to get back into running for some time, but the possibility... out of the picture for awhile, I seized the chance and started looking for half marathons in my area.  Luckily, San...crap

Is it ok to run marathons when you are HIV+?
Hi DoctorsI'm HIV+ and run marathons - anything from 10km to 90km. Is this going to be good... to run marathons when you are HIV+? Clif-Thanks for your post.I can see no reason why you shouldn't be able to run marathons-- indeed, it's heartening to know that our patients are capable of doing...crap

I ran the Comrades Marathon
Hi Dr YoungIn May this year I asked you if it was ok for hiv+ people to run marathons and you had no problem about it. I have good news for you: on 16 June this year I ran and finished the Comrades Marathon... the Comrades Marathon Cliff-Great to hear from you; congratulations on the run-- your news...crap

running marathon
Hi - I turned 45 a few weeks ago and really want to run a marathon this year - my problem...? I have been on Atripla for 2 years - Any great ideas?Thanks - L Nelson Vergel, B.S.Ch.E., M.B.A. running marathon... to be discussed and dealt with your doctor.Let us know what happens!nelson running marathon I am so sorry...crap

Intensely Athletic and HIV+... Is this a problem?
I run marathons and have been living with HIV for 9 years. I feel great. My t-cells are 400..., that I'm straining too much. That marathons take too much out of me.I feel great after a marathon and it... strengthening exercizes as well as aerobic exercize. A marathon would kill me, but your body is clearly...crap

Just started on Diovan (yep, another Diovan question).
Hi, I'm 44, normal weight, very fit (run marathons and half marathons).  Just started getting treatment for high blood pressure...was running 140-something over low 100s...first time on medication... to go another day, ths time on 40 mg (cut the pill in half).  Six hours after ingestion, running 116/71, 119/66...is...crap

Pickett Fences: Marathon Man
, when I willingly signed up for a program that culminated with the running of a frickin' marathon, I was taking... Jim Pickett On October 10, in exactly two weeks, I will run 26.2 miles in the Chicago Marathon. I began training for this day in April, via the AIDS Marathon Training Program. This program...crap

What is wrong with me?
In spring of 2008 I started noticing my feet hurting a lot.  At the time I was running, preparing for a marathon, so naturally I thought it was due to the many miles I was putting in a week running.  As the pain started getting worse, I cut back quit a bit, until I quit running all together.  Every day I would sit...crap