EP 242 : Running Marathons Can Make You Fall Sick?
About this episode
The episode discusses the impact of marathon running on the immune system with Dr. David Nieman.
In this episode, we are joined by Dr. David Nieman, Professor in the department of biology at Appalachian State University and director of the Human Performance Laboratory. A pioneer in exercise immunology with decades of research, he discovered why marathon runners get sick after races and how to prevent it. Vikas & Dr. Nieman discussed in detail about the immune system's response to heavy training, why marathons can suppress immunity, optimal fueling strategies, and how to find your tra...
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