Rothstein Featured in Runner’s World

Alexander Rothstein, M.S., coordinator and instructor for the Exercise Science, B.S. program, was quoted in an Runner’s World story about the time needed to safely prepare for a marathon. Rothstein notes that while the marathon training period is meant to give runners enough time to properly increase their mileage, there are many beneficial adaptations occurring in the body during this time as a direct result of each training session. Among other changes, this includes strengthening of the heart and the increased ability for vessels to efficiently distribute the blood throughout the working muscles, improving cardio function and aerobic capacity.