Study Suggests Running Marathons Burns Brain Matter—But That’s Actually a Good Thing

A marathon run is an extreme strain on the body. The brain tries to compensate for the heavy energy loss caused by the long-lasting strain. As this happens, a research team with a pilot study finds out.

During very intense physical activity, glucose levels fall: to find energy, athletes' brains then start to consume myelin, the substance that envelops neurons

Study Suggests Running Marathons Burns Brain Matter—But That’s Actually a Good Thing

Don’t stop clocking 26.2 in fear of cognitive decline. A new study suggests running marathons depletes brain matter—but researchers say that’s a benefit.

© BillionPhotos.com / Adobe Stock In extreme stress, the brain uses myelin as an energy source – a possible evolutionary survival mechanism.

Next Sunday we will again run 42,195 kilometres in Vienna. In preparation we will present new findings on the medical side of the epic long distance