In this overview, we summarize the findings of the literature with regards to physiology and
pathophysiology of ultra-marathon running. The number of ultra-marathon races and the …

Ultramarathon running is increasingly popular. An ultramarathon is defined as a running
event involving distances longer than the length of a traditional marathon of 42.195 km. In …

Running events range from 60-m sprints to ultra-marathons covering 100 miles or more,
which presents an interesting diversity in terms of the parameters for successful …

The aims of this study were (1) to investigate the participation and performance trends at the
'100 km Lauf Biel'in Switzerland from 1998 to 2010, and (2) to compare the age-related …

While the industrialized world adopts a largely sedentary lifestyle, ultra-marathon running
races have become increasingly popular in the last few years in many countries. The ability …

Background Recent studies have shown that personal best marathon time is a strong
predictor of race time in male ultramarathoners. We aimed to determine variables predictive …

It is well established that physical activity reduces all-cause mortality and can prolong life.
Ultra-endurance running (UER) is an extreme sport that is becoming increasingly popular …

This study aimed to determine mountain ultra-marathon (MUM) performance factors in a
large group of endurance mountain runners. Maximal aerobic speed (MAS) was assessed …

Like most endurance athletes, marathon runners are characterized by their highly
developed aerobic capacities (V̇o 2 max) and an ability to tolerate high rates of energy …

In 169 male 100-km ultra-marathoners, the variables of anthropometry, training, and prerace
experience, in order to predict race time, were investigated. In the bivariate analysis, age (r …