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RE: On the very low risk of dying from running a marathon
I'm not really surprised that some people have heart attacks from half and full marathons. A lot of weekend warriors want to complete them and probably don't train as thoroughly as they should for such strenuous distances.
What surprised me was the relatively low risk overall.
I need to look more at what types are more likely to die. My working theory is actually the opposite - it's the experienced runner on for a pb ignoring the warning signs!
No surprise that men are twice as likley than women.
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That actually makes sense too. I was thinking with the weekend warrior type that they would be more likely jar loose some artery plaque and cause a blockage. But yeah pushing through the "pain" could also be a issue. Like you mentioned in your article you experienced a weird feeling yourself while pushing it.
'Jar loose artery plaque'.... not sure if that's how fitness regimes work!
Interesting turn of phrase. Never heard that one before!
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I'm not saying I know what I'm talking about, that is just what popped into my head. 🙄
I'm intending to jar some loose inna few hourz.
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