Open AccessCurrent Trends in Ultramarathon Running
Author(s) -
Jack Spittler,
Lauren Oberle
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
current sports medicine reports
Language(s) - Uncategorized
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.424
H-Index - 51
eISSN - 1537-8918
pISSN - 1537-890X
DOI - 10.1249/jsr.0000000000000654
Subject(s) - popularity , medicine , sports medicine , distance running , health benefits , physical therapy , race (biology) , gerontology , applied psychology , psychology , social psychology , botany , biology , traditional medicine
Exercise is universally recognized for its health benefits and distance running has long been a popular form of exercise and sport. Ultramarathons, defined as races longer than a marathon, have become increasingly popular in recent years. The diverse ultramarathon distances and courses provide additional challenges in race performance and medical coverage for these events. As the sport grows in popularity, more literature has become available regarding ultramarathon-specific illnesses and injuries, nutrition guidelines, psychology, physiologic changes, and equipment. This review focuses on recent findings and trends in ultramarathon running.