Marathons and Longevity

Published: Feb. 5, 2020, 2:20 p.m.

A lot of us feel like dying when we go on a run. And running a marathon? Inconceivable. But here’s the irony, new research suggests that running a marathon can actually help you live longer. With a promise like that, we had to learn more about how we could train for this epic feat. Kate Carter is a 13-time marathon runner and journalist specializing in running. With her crazy levels of experience, we wanted to talk to her about how we too can run 26.2 miles.