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Vikas Singh
EP 242 : Running Marathons Can Make You Fall Sick?
56 minutes Posted Dec 11, 2025 at 10:30 am.
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In this episode, we are joined by Dr. David Nieman, Professor in the department of biology at Appalachian State University and director of the Human Performance Laboratory. A pioneer in exercise immunology with decades of research, he discovered why marathon runners get sick after races and how to prevent it. Vikas & Dr. Nieman discussed in detail about the immune system's response to heavy training, why marathons can suppress immunity, optimal fueling strategies, and how to find your tra...