
"And what has Lundy found? Multi-marathoners generally experience slightly higher levels of depression and anxiety compared to the general population and a subset show clinically significant mental health issues. Lundy told the Times that while 94% of the runners he interviewed thought running was good for them, testing revealed worryingly high levels of anxiety and depression in 25% of subjects."
"It's not that surprising the kind that demands intense levels of commitment over many months, minces your nipples, gives you the runs and can make you pee blood might not make you the happiest. What about the famed runner's high? I'm euphoric after long races the endorphin buzz is incredible! But how long does it last? I must admit a certain emptiness does creep in after a while."
"Name: Marathons. Age: The first modern Olympic marathon was run in 1896, inspired by the 490BC tale of Pheidippides and his 240km run to ask the Spartans for help battling the Persians. Maybe 240km should be my next training goal. I love endurance running I'm just back from a four-hour fartlek, actually. I don't need to know that. And you might want to consider cooling it."
Multi-marathon runners exhibit slightly higher levels of depression and anxiety than the general population, with about a quarter showing clinically significant mental health problems. Most runners perceive running as beneficial, yet objective testing can reveal substantial distress. Intense endurance training imposes prolonged physical and psychological strain, including exhaustion, gastrointestinal issues, and post-race emptiness. Long races can produce a strong endorphin buzz, but the euphoric effect may be short-lived. Endurance athletes can experience ambivalence, loss of energy, and melancholy after events. For some individuals, the running habit becomes a coping mechanism rather than a source of joy.
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