Since Pheidippides' times, the first Marathon runner in history, this running has become an
attractive and inspiring activity to many runners around the world. A marathon is a type of …

Abstract Introduction and Purpose: Long-distance running, especially marathons, tests
human endurance and physical limits. While the benefits of marathon running are well …

Ultramarathon and ultra-endurance events have seen increasing popularity over the last few
years. Due to long durations of exercise in training and competition, these activities put …

An ultra-endurance performance is defined as any performance lasting for longer than six
hours. Ultramarathons can be held as single stage races in distance-and time-limited races …

With training tips, exercises, and injury remedies, this is a book that every runner and coach
should have! Running has become more and more popular in recent years, with thousands …

Abstract Purpose of Review This paper aims to review injury prevention for ultramarathon
runners during training, race day, and recovery. Recent Findings Injury prevention starts with …

Several organ systems can be affected by marathon running. Acute musculoskeletal injuries
are common, but running does not result in increased rates of musculoskeletal disability …

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 …

This title in the acclaimed Handbook of Sports Medicine and Sports Science provides a
clearly presented'one-stop'source of information on all aspects of the sport. The nutritional …

Abstract Over the last 10–15 years, there has been a dramatic increase in popularity of
running marathons. Numerous articles have reported on injuries to runners of all …