Serial lactate measures also help assess response to therapy. The half-life of lactate is around 20 minutes, even in septic patients. If the lactate is persistently elevated, it's not because the body can't get rid of it, but because the body continues producing it, shifting to anaerobic metabolism.
That's because the Philadelphia Rock 'n' Roll Half Marathon, which has been run in the city for 38 years, has a new date for 2015, landing on Oct. 31.
This community program is run by local fitness and wellness businesses: Philadelphia Runner, Unite Fitness and Nike. The cost is only $100 and the group will donate a portion to Students Run Philly Style. The Team Philly Kickoff Clinic will be held Saturday, March 1. Donât be a lone wolf â run with the pack.