Based in the Bay Area of California, Grant Seibert is a paramedic who responded to emergency 911 calls. In his free time, Grant Seibert enjoys running marathons and has completed the San Francisco Marathon and the Sacramento Marathon, among others.
Training for a marathon is a worthy endeavor with a great payoff as you cross the finish line. Now new research shows that training for the first marathon may reverse aging.
A recent study published in the Journal of the American College of revealed that training for six months can lower blood pressure and aortic stiffness, which is the equivalent to adding four years back to heart health. Running decreases blood vessel stiffness by reducing inflammation and increasing wall stress and increases blood flow. Increased blood flow decreases the risk of high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease, stroke, and kidney disease.
The study focused on 138 untrained and relatively healthy adults who spent six months training for their first marathon in London. These participants were encouraged to follow the Beginner’s Training Plan provided by the London marathon organizers.
Grant Seibert 
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