Six-year follow-up of a world record-breaking master marathon runner.

Nathan T Romberger, Joseph M Stock, Ronald K McMillan, Matthew L Overstreet, Romuald Lepers, Michael J Joyner, William B Farquhar

Department of Kinesiology and Applied Physiology, University of Delaware, Newark, Delaware, United States.Department of Kinesiology and Applied Physiology, University of Delaware, Newark, Delaware, United States. · pubmed

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Abstract

Endurance performance declines with advancing age. Of the three main physiological factors that determine endurance running performance [maximal oxygen consumption (V̇o

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Research summary

The paper discusses the endurance performance of a master marathon runner over six years, which relates to the physiological aspects of aging and how they affect athletic performance. While it provides insights into endurance and aging, it does not address the root causes of aging or propose solutions for lifespan extension or age-related diseases. Therefore, its impact is limited, making it a solid but not groundbreaking contribution to the field.

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