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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 …