Ultra distance marathon and arterial stiffness at rest

What is it about?

This study examines whether the baseline arterial stiffness of people wo have run ultra-distance races for multiple years differs from "regular" people. Stiff arteries are associated with future disease and premature death.

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Why is it important?

This is one of the first studies to show that ultramarathon participants may be at a higher risk based on an apparent arterial stiffening in this group.