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 …

Background No literature reviews have systematically identified and evaluated research on
the psychological determinants of endurance performance, and sport psychology …

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

There is considerable research interest in psychological aspects of endurance performance.
Until recently, research typically lacked a theoretical underpinning, and contemporary …

Objectives An 'ultra-marathon'is a footrace over a distance> 42.2 km. There is considerable
interest in the psychological characteristics of ultra-marathon runners ('ultra-runners') and …

This study examined the effects of strategic, motivational self-talk for runners completing a
60-mile, overnight ultramarathon using a randomized, controlled experiment. Data were …

This study aimed to identify psychological demands that are commonly experienced by
endurance athletes so that these demands could inform the design of performance …

Mental toughness (MT) has gained considerable attention in sport as an important factor for
achieving goals in the presence of varying degrees of pressure, adversity or obstacles …

The aim of this study was to analyze the psychological variables of runners of ultra-trail
mountain races and their association with athletic performance and success. The sample …

Introduction: Ultrarunning is an individual sport and serious leisure pursuit that requires
ongoing information access and use during events, but has not yet been studied in …