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Over the last 5-10 years ultra marathon running has grown in popularity with pavement and trail races popping up throughout the West.  Ultra trail running events are described as distances greater than a marathon, in mountainous terrain, and involving elevation changes.  Authors report a 5200% increase in these events between 1978 and 2008 (Hoffman et...

Last year an estimated 30 million people ran at least 50 days for exercise and health benefits (Running USA).    The fastest growing segment of the running community includes older adults who gain impressive cardiovascular, muscle, bone, and mental health benefits compared to their sedentary peers.   In addition, contrary to popular but incorrect old...