Showing posts with label running and sudden death. Show all posts
Showing posts with label running and sudden death. Show all posts

Wednesday, 8 April 2009

Does Running Cause Sudden Cardiac Death


photo credit: http://runtolive.today.com

Following Elite American Marathoner Ryan Shay's death at the Olympic Marathon Trials, many runners are anxious to find out whether running marathons, or running in general, causes sudden deaths. My article at suite101.com looks at the scientific data and answers this question.

Read more: Does Running Cause Sudden Cardiac Death: How Risky are Marathon and Shorter Races