Running: Will It Wreck Your Body?
Summary
Host Akedi Foster-Keys investigates the science of running, addressing injury risks and the elusive "runner's high." Experts reveal that increasing mileage by more than 5% weekly significantly raises injury risk, while strengthening glutes can prevent harm. The episode also debunks the endorphin myth, identifying endocannabinoids as the true cause of runner's high, and confirms that even brief runs boost longevity.
Topics discussed
Introduction: The debate on running's benefits and risks
Running injury statistics compared to cycling and swimming
Why injuries happen: Impact forces and the 5% rule
Preventing injury: Glute strength and the single-leg bridge
Longevity benefits: How little running do you need?
Runner's high: Endocannabinoids vs. endorphins
Conclusion: Balancing safety, health, and enjoyment
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