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Have to agree. They need a slap in the face and a "SNAP OUT OF IT" ala Cher in Moonstruck. Ultra-running is an ultra-stupid ultra-insult to an already overworked body. Maybe tolerable for a Tarahumara back in the day when they were being raised starchevores from day one and played cross-country kickball occasionally. And the fact that some people are temporarily getting away with it with apparent (as in cosmetic) impunity is testimony to what the body is able to put up with in spite of its design. Oh, and I've done my share of marathons...nothing but pointless and selfdestructive egotrips. "Look at me; see what I can do." The body spends what? ~60% of energy on converting food to ATP, another ~25% running the brain, that leaves ~15% to deal with stupid human tricks. I no longer need running for self esteem. Ok, I'm off my little soapbox...for now.Thrasymachus wrote:I think what ultra-runners need for their health is to not run 86-100 miles in an event or at all. That is definitely past the level where exercise actually starts premature aging, excess injury and where not exercising is actually a better option. That is exercise and pain addiction.
calvin wrote:Oh, and I've done my share of marathons...nothing but pointless and selfdestructive egotrips. "Look at me; see what I can do." I no longer need running for self esteem. Ok, I'm off my little soapbox...for now.
New York Times wrote:http://www.nytimes.com/2009/10/22/fashi ... TNESS.html
Toenail removal is not for the faint of heart, but it can be a big relief to people who compete in 50- or 100-mile races. Even the most hardened ultramarathoners, for whom 26.2 miles is a warm-up, can be distressed by bleeding under a nail or a loose nail that bangs repeatedly against the front of a shoe.
dailycarbs wrote:Both science and observation would indicate that ultra anything is not the best thing for longevity. That said, not everyone's goal is longevity. Perhaps life is much more exciting if you row across an ocean, race in the Tour de France or run 100k. If those sort of things appeal enough to a person I'm in no position and of no mind to criticize them or tell them how to live their lives. That crocodile hunter guy died pretty young and left a family behind but according to his wife, he lived life to the fullest. Maybe having a strong a passion for something (even if it places you in some peril) is better than tottering your way to 100.
As for looks and health, plenty of overweight people look healthy. Plenty of lean, low body fat people look older than their years. I don't come to any health conclusions from that.
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