A twelve year profile of medical injury and illness for the Twin Cities marathon

Article Abstract:

This study uses medical records to identify patterns in medical problems and treatment outcomes in runners participating in the Twin Cities Marathon between 1982 and 1994. Results indicate that the most common medical problems included exercise-induced collapse, musculoskeletal injuries, and skin problems and that most runners required minimal medical care.

Minnesota, Statistical Data Included, Usage, Medical care, Statistics, Wounds and injuries, Injuries, Medical records, Twin Cities Metropolitan Area

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Impact of weather on marathon-running performance

Article Abstract:

The impact of weather on the marathon running-performance for different populations of runners is studied. Results reveal that the marathon performance slows down for men as well as women of wide ranging abilities with an increase in the wet-bulb globe temperature (WBGT), although the performance is found to be more adversely affected for slow runners.

Physiological aspects, Influence, Environmental aspects, Runners (Sports)

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Sweat mineral-element responses during 7 h of exercise-heat stress

Article Abstract:

The effect of multiple hours of exercise-heat stress on sweat mineral concentrations is determined. Initial sweat composition can predict swat sodium, potassium, and calcium losses during multiple hours of sustained sweating.

Perspiration, Heat stress disorders

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