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Supplemental Training And Injury Prevention In The Sport Of Ultra-Running, Jessica M. Heidebrink
Supplemental Training And Injury Prevention In The Sport Of Ultra-Running, Jessica M. Heidebrink
Senior Honors Theses
By definition, ultra-marathon running is a sport that covers any distance above the 26.2-mile marathon distance in a single race. The mountains of Virginia host many ultra-marathon races that attract endurance runners from all over the nation to participate. Training is an essential component of running an ultra. Although there is not one specific way to train for an ultra, there is research that correlates the success of the top ultra-runners and their training preferences regarding supplemental training and injury prevention. To gain a more complete understanding of how to prepare for a successful ultra-marathon, an online survey was created …
Understanding Ultramarathoners: Identifying Markers Of Success In Ultras Through An Objective Survey Of Ultramarathoners, Renee A. Cabalka Mrs.
Understanding Ultramarathoners: Identifying Markers Of Success In Ultras Through An Objective Survey Of Ultramarathoners, Renee A. Cabalka Mrs.
Senior Honors Theses
An ultramarathon (ultra) is defined as a race longer in time or distance than a marathon. Studies have been done to identify factors, which contribute to successful completion of other ultra endurance events. The purpose of this study was to determine factors that contribute to the successful completion of an ultramarathon by collecting data via an objective survey. The subjects of this survey were participants in the 2013 Mountain Masochist Trail Race (MMTR) 50 miler. The survey included factors such as gender, age, height, weight, body mass index (BMI), training age, and ultra experience. The survey data was collected and …