Before Taking Part In Marathon, Read This!

A study revealed that running less than 64 km per week prior to running marathon may lead to temporary heart muscle weakness and increased pressure in the lung arteries and such cardiac abnormalities may last even long after runners finish a marathon.

For more information on the study, you may click the following link:

http://www.steadyhealth.com/articles/Running_Can_Lead_To_Heart_Trouble_a505_f0.html

Over the past decade, the number of people participating in endurance sports has increased. The finding could serve as a warning for people who have never take part in such a long run to pay attention before they make decision to participate.