Long Distance Running and Knee Osteoarthritis

Does long-distance running cause osteoarthritis?

There is a dose-response relationship between physical activity and the reduced risk of some diseases (eg, cardiovascular disease, diabetes mellitus). At a certain "dose," however, the reduced risk of some diseases may be offset by an increased risk of injury and osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis can be caused by trauma to, or overuse of, the joints. Sports injuries often occur as a result of dysf...

Long-distance running: running for a long life?

Physical exercise has been said to be healthy for the heart even in patients with various forms of cardiac disease [1–5]. A recent study published online in the European Heart Journal suggested that already being fit during the transition from the teenage years into adulthood may protect against heart disease decades later [6]. Men who had lower aerobic fitness levels when they were examined be...

Running head: LONG DISTANCE WALKING

Evidence suggests that regular walking can elicit significant psychological benefits although little evidence exists concerning long distance walking. The purpose of this study was to provide detailed accounts of the experiences of long distance walkers. Phenomenological interviews were conducted with six long distance walkers. Data were transcribed verbatim before researchers independently ana...

Cardiac arrest during long-distance running races.

BACKGROUND Approximately 2 million people participate in long-distance running races in the United States annually. Reports of race-related cardiac arrests have generated concern about the safety of this activity. METHODS We assessed the incidence and outcomes of cardiac arrest associated with marathon and half-marathon races in the United States from January 1, 2000, to May 31, 2010. We dete...

Endurance and Age: Evidence from Long-Distance Running Data