Category Archives: Exercise and Pollution Related Issues

Running a risk

Five days before the Beijing Marathon, the air pollution level in Beijing was rated “very unhealthy” by the US Embassy, and buildings in the distance appeared obscured by haze. Nonetheless, about 30,000 runners are gathering in the city on Sunday … Continue reading

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Government issues London air pollution alert on eve of Olympic Games

The UK Government has issued an “air pollution alert” on the eve of the opening of the London Olympic Games. Following high levels of ozone recorded in North Kensington, Government scientists are warning that some air pollutants may reach higher … Continue reading

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London 2012: opening of Games could see ‘perfect storm’ of smog pollution

High temperatures and easterly winds that are forecast to persist until Friday look likely to create a “perfect storm” of smog pollution that could affect the performance of athletes at the start of the Olympics, experts warned on Wednesday. Health … Continue reading

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Urban exercise: beat the smog

Theres nothing sweeter than the smug feeling that youre getting the better of the rat race. While your fellow commuters struggle in on the bus, you sail by on your bike or jog along overtaking them at every traffic jam … Continue reading

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Relatively low levels of ozone can affect lung function in endurance athletes

Relatively low levels of ozone (<120micrograms/m3) can affect lung function in endurance athletes, making it more difficult to bring large volumes of air into their lungs (Respiratory Effects of Low-Level Photochemical Air Pollution in Amateur Cyclists,” American Journal od Resp. … Continue reading

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What in the world is Galen Rupp wearing?

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What in the world is Galen Rupp wearing?  | OregonLive.com. He is one of the USA’s top long distance runners and he wears a mask when running in places with air pollution. Will Galen Rupp need his mask in London … Continue reading

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Can You Be Allergic to Running?

Can You Be Allergic to Running?| Huffington Post The video at the end of this article suggest ways in which to alleviate allergy symptoms when running. However they fail to mention one of the most successful ways of dealing with … Continue reading

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Exercising Outdoors: How Does Pollution Affect Athletes?

Exercising Outdoors: How Does Pollution Affect Athletes? | Active.com. Are there are long-term consequences of exercising in air that is polluted? Dr. Morton Lippmann, a professor of environmental medicine at the New York University School of Medicine says given what … Continue reading

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London Olympics: politics, pollution and plague

London Olympics: politics, pollution and plague | Environment | guardian.co.uk

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Health: Air Pollution, The Invisible Threat

Health: Air Pollution, The Invisible Threat |BikeRadar.

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