Are Marathons and Extreme Running Linked to Colon Cancer?

Researchers Shocked to Discover the Healthy Habit That Can Drive Colon Cancer

Earlier this summer, we reported on an exciting study that found colon cancer patients who participated in a three-year exercise coaching program experienced 28 percent fewer cancer recurrences and were 37 percent less likely to die from any cause. In other words, the results showed that exercise could be a powerful colon cancer cure. However, new research suggests that not all exercise is beneficial in trying to reduce your risk of this steadil…

Are marathons and extreme running linked to colon cancer?

A small, preliminary study found that marathoners were much more likely to have precancerous growths. Experts aren’t sure why.

Are Marathons and Extreme Running Linked to Colon Cancer?

The three patients should have been portraits of health. They were young, lean and physically active. Unusually active, in fact: Two regularly ran 100-mile ultramarathons, and one had completed 13 half-marathons in a single year.