Blood vessels in first-time marathon runners could regain some elasticity as participants train for the big race, according to new research in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.
Training for a Marathon is Good for Your Blood Vessels
Arteries around the heart could regain some of their stretchiness as first-time marathoners train.
By Leslie Nemo
Jan 6, 2020 10:00 PMJan 6, 2020 10:22 PM
Training for a marathon helped improve runners' cardiovascular health — specifically, the flexibility of their aortas. (Credit: lzf/Shutterstock)
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