Female participation rates in ultra-running is considerably lower than that of males, but the
reasons for this are not fully understood. In this study, online questionnaire responses were …

Since the emergence of the 'experience economy', the adventure sport industry in Scotland
has enjoyed significant economic growth. Participant increase has been predominately …

While there has been tremendous growth in participation rates of women in distance
running, the percentage of women participating in full marathons has plateaued. This study …

The primary purpose of this investigation was to determine the benefits and costs of serious
running. Twenty-four runners, 12 females and 12 males with a wide range of demographic …

Runners from East Africa and especially from Kenya dominate middle-and long-distance
running races worldwide. The aim of the present study was to investigate the participation …

The authors report on findings from part of a larger research project 'Gender in Volunteering
Research'(GiVR). Data were collected from 24 women volunteers in 3 contexts—cycling …

Objectives Ultra-running's psychological and physiological dimensions have been widely
studied. However, the social dimensions of ultra-racing have been largely overlooked. This …

Participating in ultramarathon footraces is a popular form of exercise for many South African
long-distance runners, regardless of the competitive level of the athlete. The main purpose …

Training for running events is fundamental for successful participation in various running
events such as 10 km, half-marathon, marathon, or ultra-marathon distances. Training …

Recreational running is increasingly widespread and could therefore be seen as the
obvious target for those hoping to encourage greater public health through exercise …