Tag Archives: Marathon

Running marathon cuts years off ‘artery age’

Training for and completing a marathon improves the health of a new runner’s arteries, cutting about four years off their “vascular age”, a study suggests. Researchers from Barts and University College London tested 138 novice runners attempting the London Marathon. Over six months of training, their arteries regained some youthful elasticity, which should reduce the… Read More »

After marathon cheat’s suicide, man who busted him said he would do it again

The marathon detective who nabbed a cheating runner who later killed himself in shame says he’d do it again. “It was such an egregious case, I can’t imagine I wouldn’t have reported on it,” Derek Murphy told The Post. “But I ­always exercise caution. I look for true intent.” Sunday’s New York City Marathon recalls… Read More »