James O'Keefe on Moderate Running and Heart Health
TEDx Talks · Talk · YouTube title: Run for your life! At a comfortable pace, and not too far: James O'Keefe at TEDxUMKC
Why it's here
HN cites it whenever people question whether more exercise is always better, especially extreme endurance running.
What it covers
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.