Richard Keene, Novell Inc, Provo, Utah, 801-861-4389,
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>>> Wally Day <[log in to unmask]> 09/24/99 12:45PM >>>
> Isn't there some evidence that cancer rates are very
> high
> among chronic joggers?

>That's a new one. Any truth to that? I would assume it
>would also be true then of other endurance athletes -
>soccer, basketball, etc.?

Basketball and soccer both let you sit out on the bench
for much of the game.  Even Jordan doesn't play a whole game.

>However, I can't agree with the assumption that
>triathletes are "overworking" their bodies. I can

Excersize produces oxidants that need to be cleaned out.

>recall seeing a documentary about some African HG's
>who literally ran everywhere they went. Out on the
>hunt they may have run for 3 or 4 hours straight -

Probably with frequent stops and changes of pace.
Afte the hunt they probably rest for days.

>every day! It was amazing to me since I have NEVER
> ...
>Bid and sell for free


I still think it is better to do very intense workouts
and rest a lot.