Ultra endurance events are defined as sporting activities lasting> 6 hours and include
events such as ultramarathon foot races, ultra triathlons, ultra distance swimming, ultra …

Off-road running continues to grow in popularity, with differing event categories existing, and
terminologies are often used interchangeably and without precision. Trail running, mountain …

Minimal research has examined psychological processes underpinning ultra-marathon
runners' performance. This study examined the relationships between mental toughness …

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 …

Ultra-endurance running (UER) poses extreme mental and physical challenges that present
many barriers to completion, let alone performance. Despite these challenges, participation …

Exercise has substantial health benefits with pleomorphic vascular, metabolic, psychological
and anti-neoplastic actions resulting in improved quality of life and longevity. Despite these …

The aim of this systematic review was to evaluate the impact of bilaterally symmetrical
backpack systems borne on the posterior trunk on walking biomechanics, as backpacks …

Age and sex are well-known factors influencing ultra-marathon race performance. The fact
that women in older age groups are able to achieve a similar performance as men has been …

Background and objectives: The COVID-19 outbreak has become a major health and
economic crisis. The World Health Organization declared it a pandemic in March 2020, and …

This study aimed to analyze the number of successful finishers and the performance of the
athletes in 100-km ultra-marathons worldwide. A total of 2067 100-km ultra-marathon races …