http://www.irunfar.com/2010/07/ibuprofen-and-its-effects-during-ultramarathons.html

http://sportsmedicine.about.com/od/medicationanddrugs/a/NSAID_endurance.htm

The below links are two articles referencing the studies done at WS in the last year or two.

 

http://www.irunfar.com/2010/07/ibuprofen-and-its-effects-during-ultramarathons.html

 

http://sportsmedicine.about.com/od/medicationanddrugs/a/NSAID_endurance.htm

An interesting quote from the first article:

 “Ibuprofen use compared to non-use by athletes competing in a 160-km race did not alter muscle damage or soreness, and was related to elevated indicators of endotoxemia and inflammation.” The measured damage was seen in decreased capability of the kidneys to filter toxins properly (by measuring decreased urine creatinine, a typical test used to measure kidney function), and higher levels of blood inflammatory markers (interleukins, cytokines, and c-reactive protein:  all indicators of inflammation and pain).

So, is this saying that those who used ibuprophen, an anti-inflamatory/pain reliever, actually had higher levels of inflamation and pain?

And is Tylenol in this group as well?  I know that I usually see Tylenol being handed out on the course at marathons.

So, is this saying that those who used ibuprophen, an anti-inflamatory/pain reliever, actually had higher levels of inflamation and pain?

Yep.

And is Tylenol in this group as well?

No

Yes, it is safe.  No, it is not likely to do anything useful.