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Podcast: Run to the Top Podcast | The Ultimate Guide to Running
Episode: Is Running Good and Bad for Your Heart?
Description: We’ve all heard stories about runners who’ve collapsed during a race from a heart issue. The question is, are these instances a statistically anomaly or does training hard actually increase our risk of heart issues? Dr. Erin Michos, Associate Professor of Medicine within the Division of Cardiology at Johns Hopkins, is on our show today to answer… Who is at risk for a cardiac event while running?  How much running is good for your heart? Is there such a thing as too much? Are marathoners and ultra runners at a higher risk for cardiac events...