Marathon Running - Is it all its made out to be?

Marathon running has joined the ranks as "must do" activities to prove
that you are green and healthy.
Of course the first things that come to mind are the heart healthy attributes
of running and being active and it gets you out doors in the healthy fresh
air and sunshine.
Healthy air and sunshine? Hmmm, isn't overexposure to the sun one of the
major causes of certain types of skin cancer? Oh well, I guess you will just
have to cover up and ditch the tight, sexy, little running shorts that your
significant other thinks look so great on you.
What about damage to your joints from the impact of running on pavement?
Every person is built differently. Some people can tolerate many marathons
over a lifetime, while others get injured trying to train for their first one.
In order to stay healthy in the long run, you should listen to your body's
cues—if running starts to be painful, it may be time to cut back on your
running mileage and begin to include other types of exercise in your regular
routine. (Checkout
Nova Ask the Expert for more information).
There are many devices made to help prevent or alleviate the problems
associated with damage from running on hard pavement. These include
various braces and many different types of running shoes.
There are even compression running socks that offer a 30-day money back
guarantee of a 5% performance boost plus free shipping no less. For
more information on this one, visit
cepsocks.com where science meets sports.
In any case, have a happy and positive marathon season.