My name is Korron King and I am currently studying Applied Sport & Exercise Science. Last year I studied Sport and Exercise Science BSc and graduated from Sheffield Hallam university where I gained valuable experience as a sport scientist.
The purpose of this website is to provide and evaluate Physiological and Nutritional recommendations for athletes and coaches for an ultra-marathon race or event. It will involve key information to help improve performance, reduce risk of injury and aid recovery.
What is an ultra-Marathon?
An ultra-marathon can be defined as a footrace over 26 miles or 42.195 Kilometre in distance (Knech, 2012). It has also been defined as a race that exceeds 6 hours in duration. The body that manages ultra-marathon races are called ‘International Association Organisation’ (IAU), who not only manage the championships but promote and develop the event. A key factor to this event is pacing as this determine race times (Pruitt & Hill, 2017).
An interesting fact?
Eighty percent of finishes are male and are aged between 30 and 40yrs (Knechtle, 2012).
References:
Knechtle, B. (2012). Ultramarathon runners: nature or nurture?. International journal of sports physiology and performance, 7(4), 310-312.
Pruitt, K. A., & Hill, J. M. (2017). Optimal pacing and carbohydrate intake strategies for ultramarathons. European journal of applied physiology, 117(12), 2527-2545.
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