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Here[1] is the link to the original article, which shows sources.

Here[2] is an article in Runner's World which discusses some studies and provides more links to balance the story.

tldr; The headline of the article is sensationalized.

[1] http://articles.elitefts.com/training-articles/women-running...

[2] http://www.runnersworld.com/health/how-does-endurance-traini...

I am glad someone took the time to debunk the article in [2]. The original article, even with references, did not sit right with me. Partly because of the sensational rhetoric and partly because it contradicted some of what I personally know about physical training. Of course, my knowledge could be wrong but it is hard to convince me otherwise if you use sensational rhetoric with or without scientific references.

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