Laurentian University sports psychology professor completes marathon after long COVID diagnosis
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Robert Schinke, a 60-year-old sports psychologist, completed the Sudbury Rocks Marathon in 3.5 hours—beating the Boston Marathon qualifying time by 20 minutes—after being diagnosed with long COVID that at its worst caused him to lose 15+ kg and leave him unable to run 4–5 km. His recovery demonstrates that long COVID, once diagnosed clinically, can improve significantly with appropriate treatment and exercise.
Recovery timelines and outcomes vary by individual; not all long COVID cases resolve as completely as Schinke's.
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