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Run for your life! At a comfortable pace, and not too far: James O'Keefe at TEDxUMKC

TEDx Talks · 2M views · 2012-11-28 · 18:11

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Cardiologist James O'Keefe argues in a TEDx talk that moderate running confers the best longevity benefits, while extreme endurance training can damage the heart. He draws on data and his own experience as a lifelong runner.

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HN cites it whenever people question whether more exercise is always better, especially extreme endurance running.

Recommended by 3 HN people across 5 months · HN mentions 2016–2026

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browningstreet · 2025-09 · Strong recommendation

I think about this TED Talk from 2012 a lot.. and he presents some data. It changed some of my goals, and I’m a bit more multi-sport than I used to be. Run for your life! At a comfortable pace, and not too far: James O'Keefe at TED×UMKC [VIDEO]

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browningstreet · 2024-11 · Recommendation

This guy looked at longevity stats for runners. He recommends running a little, not a lot. 2012 TEDx Talk: [VIDEO]

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twawaaay · 2022-11 · Recommendation

I believe running your heart at such high intensity every day isn't particularly healthy. It causes scarring of the heart tissue and possible problems as you age. I think watching this Ted might be helpful: [VIDEO]

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