Training for your first marathon? | Peach City Runners

Training for your first marathon?

Have you been entertaining the idea of doing a full-distance marathon for some time now? Read on for some encouraging running and heart health inspiration.

“You don’t have to be an elite athlete to gain the benefits from marathon running,” Bhuva said. “In fact, the benefits appeared greatest in those who were older and slower. By completing training, and getting to the finish line, it is possible to rejuvenate the cardiovascular system of first-time marathon runners.”

Read full article courtesy of Jordan Smith for Runner’s World:

Researchers found that the benefits were greatest in runners who were older and slower.