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0 pointsanalog13y ago0 comments

There was a recent study which found that running only increased life expectancy if you were running 10-20miles (or km, memory hazy) per week. More than that and life expectancy decreased again.

So endurance running, which I would guess you would categorise as marathon+ will decrease your life expectancy.

Edit: /s/will/could Depending on how much running you already do.

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paul_f13y ago· 2 in thread

Running 4 hours per week for 20 years will add 6 months to your expected lifespan. However, those 6 months will have been entirely spent running. So, plan accordingly.

barry-cotter13y ago

Exercise demands time so in terms of increased life expectancy versus time spent exercising it's probably a wash. Speaking personally though, I feel awesome when I exercise regularly, and when I don't, I don't.

Exercise for higher quality of life and a better looking body, the longevity benefits are overrated.

Evgeny13y ago

You shouldn't forget to compare general health of one who runs versus one who doesn't. Not only just wellbeing, but sick days (missed on income), medical bills etc.

micro_cam13y ago

That is kind of my point. Everyone thought running was good but more rigorous analysis showed that it is not that simple.

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