A recent study published in Sports Medicine has found a significant association between air quality, specifically fine particulate matter (PM2.5), and marathon finishing times. This means that air pollution, even at levels below current EPA standards, can negatively impact athletic performance. As runners prepare for races, they must now include air quality alongside weather considerations, since PM2.5 can infiltrate the lungs and bloodstream, leading to health issues. This revelation adds a new layer of complexity to race-day preparations for athletes who have been training for months.
Runners training for marathons now need to consider air quality as a factor affecting performance, alongside traditional concerns like weather conditions.
A study published in Sports Medicine highlights a link between air pollution, specifically fine particulate matter, and slower marathon finishing times.
Fine particulate matter, or PM2.5, poses health risks and has been found to impact physical performance, even in amounts below EPA safety standards.
The negative impact of PM2.5 on athletic performance emphasizes the need for athletes to monitor not just weather, but air quality leading up to races.
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