Review Of The Article 'Extreme Distance Running: Too Much Of A Good Thing?'
In the article "Extreme Distance Running: Too Much of a Good Thing?" (2012), Erin Allday describes the positive effects and possible drawbacks of long distance running on the human body by introducing studies, examples, and experts.
To start with, Allday opens the topic with the example of Joanna Reuland, who is obsessed with marathon running. Afterwards, Allday cites Dr. Matt DeVane to prove ultra-runners like her have raised doubts among people. DeVane states that ultra running may lead to serious injuries that could undo all the efforts. In contrast, Allday presents the ideas of Dr. Todd Weitzenberg to exemplify a more optimistic attitude towards extreme sports. Weitzenberg lists the diseases that running help to prevent and points out
To start with, Allday opens the topic with the example of Joanna Reuland, who is obsessed with marathon running. Afterwards, Allday cites Dr. Matt DeVane to prove ultra-runners like her have raised doubts among people. DeVane states that ultra running may lead to serious injuries that could undo all the efforts. In contrast, Allday presents the ideas of Dr. Todd Weitzenberg to exemplify a more optimistic attitude towards extreme sports. Weitzenberg lists the diseases that running help to prevent and points out