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What effects do running have on women?

June 22, 2009 - 3:55am 1274 reads 11 comments

I want to run a half marathon (13 miles) but my friend tells me that long distance running creates cysts on your overies (sounds a bit far fetched) and that women that run can't have children later. Does long distance running have those effects, or any other effects on women?

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Kristin Davis

Ooh, pulled muscles can be so frustrating. Be sure not to push yourself to much -- take plenty of time off from running completely until the pain has gone. If it still bothers you when you run, that's a sign you haven't let it recover enough. Other than that, I'm so glad your training is going well! Please keep us updated!!

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