A new study shows that ultramarathons damage and replenish red blood cells in ways that could help treat cancer patients.
HealthDay News — Ultra-endurance running accelerates red blood cell (RBC) aging through inflammatory and oxidative pathways, according to a study published online Feb. 18 in Blood Red Cells & Iron.
Editor’s note: We asked our European correspondent, Doug Mayer, to unpack the legendary Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc course for us. Mayer, who lives just a few minutes from the start and finish of UTMB ...
The air was electric in the French mountain town of Chamonix during the 6 p.m. sendoff of UTMB, Europe’s most famous ultra-running race. Among the approximate 2,300 runners on the start line, Logan ...