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I've heard extreme cardio can damage the heart (ex marathons, etc). would 10 miles at 7 min/mi every other day for two years do the same?

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Dr. Calvin Weisberger answered

Exercise: Unlikely to cause problems at that level but no guarantees possible.

Answered 4/15/2013

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A member asked:

I've heard extreme cardio can damage the heart (ex marathons, etc). would 10 miles at 7 min/mi every other day for two years do the same?

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Dr. Calvin Weisberger answered

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