Personality of marathon runners: a narrative review of recent findings.
PubMed,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
23, С. 441 - 474
Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2024
Participation
in
marathons
has
dramatically
increased
over
the
last
few
years.
Marathon
running
many
proven
beneficial
effects,
especially
on
cardiovascular
health
and
fitness.
Most
research
focused
physiologic
pathophysiologic
adaptations
connection
with
endurance
exercise.
Nevertheless,
marathon
also
a
major
impact
psychological
aspects
positively
influences
mental
health,
which
only
recently
attracted
interest.
The
present
narrative
review
aimed
to
personality
traits
of
runners
an
emphasis
recent
literature.
show
distinct
highly
characteristic
needed
successfully
finish
such
demanding
race,
i.e.,
strong
sense
vigor,
self-sufficiency,
intelligence
as
well
low
scores
anger,
fatigue,
tension,
depression.
Furthermore,
differences
are
detectable
between
different
sexes,
ages,
performance
level
groups.
This
significant
clinical
implications
for
athletes,
coaches
competition
organizers,
these
groups
patterns
traits.
Future
studies
should
focus
changes
cognition
mood
states
pre-,
during,
post-endurance
events,
during
training
periods.
Large-scale
comparing
by
sex,
age,
important
better
guidance.
See
graphical
abstract(Fig.
1).
Язык: Английский
The fastest nonprofessional age group IRONMAN triathletes in the world originate from Europe
Scientific Reports,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
15(1)
Опубликована: Янв. 6, 2025
It
is
well
known
that
elite
athletes
of
specific
ethnicities
and/or
nationalities
dominate
certain
sports
disciplines
(e.g.,
East
Africans
in
marathon
running).
However,
we
do
not
know
the
fastest
non-professional
IRONMAN
triathletes.
Therefore,
this
study
intended
to
identify
by
country
origin
competing
triathlon
events,
focusing
on
age
group
Data
from
all
worldwide
between
2002
and
2022
official
races
were
collected.
Sex,
group,
athletes,
location
year
event,
split
times,
overall
race
transition
times
obtained.
Additionally,
dataset
was
augmented
with
data
(i.e.
event
characteristics
such
as
temperatures
for
water
air
course
three
disciplines)
related
different
locations.
We
limited
analysis
top
150
countries
participation
at
least
13
successful
finishers
records
sample).
A
total
677,320
triathletes
originating
participating
443
over
65
locations
analyzed.
European
Germany,
Austria,
Denmark,
Belgium,
Switzerland,
Norway,
Czechia,
Estonia,
Slovenia
have
athletes.
Hawaii,
Vitoria-Gasteiz
Hamburg
are
races.
Hilly
running
cycling
courses
led
slower
while
flat
surfaces,
rolling
ocean
swimming
faster
times.
Optimal
found
23–25
°C
optimal
temperature
ranged
19–21
25–28
°C.
The
Slovenia.
With
presented
results
description
characteristics,
might
be
able
select
an
best
conditions
order
achieve
a
fast
time.
Язык: Английский
Psychological aspects of the longest, solo, unsupported one-way polar ski expedition in Antarctica by a female adventurer
BMJ Military Health,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown, С. e002647 - e002647
Опубликована: Июнь 19, 2024
Introduction
Antarctic
expeditions
present
exceptional
physiological
and
mental
challenges.
Research
data
are
lacking
on
psychological
aspects
of
such
endeavours.
The
aim
our
study
is
to
provide
changes
in
mood,
well-being,
personality
traits
personal
experiences
during
an
Antarctica
crossing.
Methods
This
a
33-year-old
female
British
Army
officer
(height
175
cm;
weight
75
kg;
body
mass
index
24.49
kg/m
2
;
VO
2max
49
mL/kg/min)
who
completed
the
longest,
solo,
unsupported,
one-way
polar
ski
expedition.
expedition
started
at
Hercules
Inlet
finished
Ross
Ice
Shelf,
lasting
70
days
16
hours
covering
1484.53
km,
with
temperatures
estimating
from
−12°C
−50°C
wind
speeds
up
60
miles
per
hour.
adventurer
pulled
all
equipment
nutrition
pulk
(sled),
weighing
approximately
120
kg.
Five
psychometric
questionnaires
were
pre
post
expedition,
including
International
Personality
Item
Pool
–
Neuroticism,
Extraversion
Openness-60,
Brief
Assessment
Mood,
Positive
Negative
Affective
Schedule,
Profile
Mood
States,
Wellness
questionnaire,
as
well
unstructured
open
questionnaire.
Results
generally
deteriorated,
particularly
positive
affective
mood.
Scores
for
fatigue
muscle
soreness
increased,
reduction
sleep
times.
openness,
agreeableness,
conscientiousness
remained
stable
throughout
some
extraversion
increase
neuroticism.
Personal
accounts
give
unique
insight
into
increasing
demands
physical
impact
Conclusions
Meticulous
preparation
planning
may
have
led
successful
preparation,
prior
on-field
experience,
preparedness
resiliance.
Some
these
strategies
be
applicable
range
settings,
future
expeditions,
extreme
environments,
or
missions
within
military
context.
Язык: Английский
Athletes’ medical preventive behaviors: the case of oral health and ultraendurance trail runners
BMC Oral Health,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
24(1)
Опубликована: Июль 11, 2024
Abstract
Ultra-endurance
runners
are
particularly
exposed
to
caries
risk
factors
due
the
continuous
intake
of
sugars
in
liquid
or
sticky
forms
during
long-distance
exercise.
The
increases
a
failure
perform
oral
hygiene
races.
had
good
health
status
despite
these
particularities.
Our
hypothesis
is
that
high
compliance
with
preventive
recommendations
(toothbrushing
and
regular
dental
visits)
counterbalance
risks
associated
their
exposure
caries.
We
aimed
gain
better
understanding
behaviors
ultra-endurance
runners.
then
studied
determinants
two
major
recommendations:
(1)
visiting
dentist
for
check-ups
(2)
year.
37%
total
sample
reported
patterns
both
visits
recent
visits.
Early
(ORa
=
4.8***),
8.8**)
tooth
brushing
2.2**)
were
visits,
but
there
was
no
significant
influence
snacking
weekly
work
hours.
race
frequency
early
equal
needs.
Most
risk-control
each
other,
indicating
they
all-or-nothing
behaviors.
Individual
prevention
strategies
implemented
at
office
may
not
be
as
effective
predominantly
target
individuals
who
already
aware
interested
care.
Instead,
developing
targeted
primary
accessible
venues,
such
stands,
villages,
food
supply
points,
could
more
effective.
Язык: Английский
Prevalence, severity, and predictors of self-reported depression in ultra-distance runners: An online survey based on 265 athletes.
Injury,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
55(11), С. 111790 - 111790
Опубликована: Авг. 8, 2024
Язык: Английский
Health Aspects of Amateur Long-Distance Running
Quality in Sport,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
20, С. 53342 - 53342
Опубликована: Авг. 7, 2024
Introduction:
Running,
as
a
generally
accessible
form
of
physical
activity,
is
recognized
popular
means
preventing
lifestyle
diseases.
Each
year,
an
increasing
number
people
various
ages,
levels
training,
and
fitness
participate
in
mass
running
events.
Purpose:
The
study
aims
to
identify
the
opinions
amateur
long-distance
runners
regarding
health.
Material:
140
individuals
from
several
Polish
provinces,
approximately
30
years
old.
Method:
A
proprietary
questionnaire
survey.
Results:
most
important
factor
motivating
respondents
engage
improvement
sports
performance,
followed
by
need
relieve
stress,
improve
quality
life,
and,
lesser
extent,
health
goals.
According
respondents,
endurance-based
healthy
because
it
improves
fitness,
positively
affects
cardiovascular
respiratory
systems,
enhances
immunity,
way
stress.
Only
few
believe
that
not
healthy.
main
forms
preparation
for
half
marathons
among
include
warm-up
exercises
before
planned
effort
strength
muscle
stretching
exercises.
In
studied
group
runners,
past
injuries
do
diminish
satisfaction
engaging
running.
Despite
significant
having
experienced
while
practicing
this
sport,
they
still
consider
be
Conclusions:
Long-distance
brings
numerous
benefits.
It
function,
including
lowering
blood
pressure,
significantly
sleep
quality,
helps
reduce
confirmed
respondent’s
opinions.
Язык: Английский
Psychological Assessment and Intervention at the Boston Marathon
Sports Medicine,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Окт. 1, 2024
Язык: Английский
Standardising health history and injury surveillance of participants in endurance events: a modified Delphi consensus statement from the AMSSM runner health consortium
British Journal of Sports Medicine,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown, С. bjsports - 108059
Опубликована: Ноя. 1, 2024
Endurance
events
are
popular
worldwide
and
have
many
health
benefits.
However,
runners
Para
athletes
may
sustain
musculoskeletal
injuries
or
experience
other
consequences
from
endurance
events.
The
American
Medical
Society
for
Sports
Medicine
(AMSSM)
Runner
Health
Consortium
aimed
to
generate
consensus-based
survey
items
use
in
prospective
research
identify
risk
factors
training
competing
study
design
employed
a
modified
Delphi
approach,
with
panel
comprising
28
experts,
including
healthcare
professionals,
coaches,
athletes.
Potential
were
generated
by
members
who
subsequently
engaged
three
rounds
of
voting
using
Research
Electronic
Data
Capture.
Items
graded
clarity,
relevance,
importance.
achieving
80%
consensus
on
all
aspects
retained.
response
rate
was
100%
R
round
1
96%
Rrounds
2
3.
Of
124
initial
items,
reached
53,
34
22
during
1,
2,
3,
respectively.
Two
accepted
removed
due
redundancy.
Combined
10
non-voting
117
covered
key
domains,
injury
history,
dietary
behaviours
associated
(such
as
menstrual
function),
footwear,
mental
health,
specific
considerations
should
be
considered
researchers
better
understand
the
train
compete
sports
injury.
Язык: Английский
Sleep Health, Individual Characteristics, Lifestyle Factors, and Marathon Completion Time in Marathon Runners: A Retrospective Investigation of the 2016 London Marathon
Brain Sciences,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
13(9), С. 1346 - 1346
Опубликована: Сен. 20, 2023
Despite
sleep
health
being
critically
important
for
athlete
performance
and
well-being,
in
marathoners
is
understudied.
This
foundational
study
explored
relations
between
health,
individual
characteristics,
lifestyle
factors,
marathon
completion
time.
Data
were
obtained
from
the
2016
London
Marathon
participants.
Participants
completed
Athlete
Sleep
Screening
Questionnaire
(ASSQ)
along
with
a
brief
survey
capturing
characteristics
factors.
focused
on
ASSQ
difficulty
score
(SDS)
its
components.
Linear
regression
computed
among
sleep,
individual,
lifestyle,
variables.
The
analytic
sample
(N
=
943)
was
mostly
male
(64.5%)
young
adults
(66.5%).
A
total
of
23.5%
reported
difficulties
(SDS
≥
8)
at
severity
warranting
follow-up
trained
provider.
Middle-aged
generally
significantly
worse
relative
to
adults,
except
longer
onset
latency
(SOL).
tracker
users
satisfaction.
Pre-bedtime
electronic
device
use
associated
SOL
time,
while
increasing
also
completion.
Our
results
suggest
deleterious
influence
pre-bedtime
marathoners.
Orthosomnia
may
be
relevant
factor
relationship
tracking
Язык: Английский