Relevant again: Can you run too fast for a marathon? (Dutch spoken)
This weekend marks the 51st edition of the Amsterdam Marathon. Tickets sold out within a week of going on sale. With demand for marathon places continuing to rise and more runners taking to the course without adequate training, sports physicians are warning of serious health risks. In the Folia podcast Vraag 2, sports physician Guus Reurink from Amsterdam UMC discussed these risks. Listen again on Spotify!
In the latest episode of Vraag 2, editor Jip Koene pays a visit to sports physician Guus Reurink at Amsterdam UMC. In addition to his work at the hospital, he also provides sports medicine for the Ajax youth. With the increased popularity of marathon running, Reurink sees a logical rise in the number of incidents and health problems on the track.
“Running is a really fun and accessible way to be active,” says Reurink. “The marathon, but also shorter distances, are great goals for many people to keep fit.”
But all these new beginning runners also bring a downside, observes Reurink. “We see that one in three novice runners face injuries, such as to the Achilles tendon, hamstring or knee, often due to incorrect preparation. Also buttock problems are common running injuries,” says Reurink. “Or more serious: heart problems, and more topically, heat stroke.”
Listen to the full story on Spotify.
Production & presentation: Jip Koene
Final editor: Irene Schoenmacker
Music: Paolo Argento
