I think it's important to keep in mind that each person is different and the impact of high intensity exercise will affect each person differently. Therefore, there cannot be any generalization about the affect of distance running upon women.
Also remember that the majority of women distance runners are NOT elites or Olympians, and are likely not running more than 20-30 miles/week.
Plus, if the woman already has some underlying health issues that may contribute to the inability to conceive, it would be difficult to point solely to distance running as the cause.
Nonetheless, sure, there are women athletes, even recreational, who do have problems conceiving, or even childbearing, because of their diets and lifestyle. I think it's important to look toward those factors, too.
I'm sorry your sister had trouble conceiving, but happy that your family has your little angel.
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I think it's important to keep in mind that each person is different and the impact of high intensity exercise will affect each person differently. Therefore, there cannot be any generalization about the affect of distance running upon women.
Also remember that the majority of women distance runners are NOT elites or Olympians, and are likely not running more than 20-30 miles/week.
Plus, if the woman already has some underlying health issues that may contribute to the inability to conceive, it would be difficult to point solely to distance running as the cause.
Nonetheless, sure, there are women athletes, even recreational, who do have problems conceiving, or even childbearing, because of their diets and lifestyle. I think it's important to look toward those factors, too.
I'm sorry your sister had trouble conceiving, but happy that your family has your little angel.
June 23, 2009 - 8:24pmThis Comment
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