Backpacker Health News: Running a marathon halts cellular suicide

 This interesting article abstract adds to the growing body of information pointing to the conclusion that regular hard exercise, such as long distance backpacking, and the training to maintain mountain fitness, is very good for you. The health benefits of staying active are contrasted by the health degradations of sedentary behaviors.

This may be good news for those of us who have maintained 20 miles a day for extended periods along the High Sierra Crest.

See: Running a marathon halts cellular suicide,BMC Physiology, May 10, 2010