Runcast 29 – Marathon causes heart damage? / Extreme runners / Practical field advice

Our guest on this podcast is Alex Hutchinson, Canadian scientist runner, who sheds some light on the recent study showing that running a marathon causes temporary heart damage for insufficiently prepared runners. We also talk about the extreme runners – the guys who are running a marathon a day for a year, or getting ready to run from north to south pole. We explore what drives them to do those impossible runs.

To pee or not to pee? What to do with the warm-up clothing? Natalie is here to pass along some tried and tested advice, courtesy of Runner’s Field Manual.

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Links:
Sweat Science - Alex Hutchinson's blog
Canadian Running Magazine
The Racer's Field Manual
Tips for runners on the important stuff – like toilet breaks and beer