Effects of training and anthropometric factors on marathon and 100 km ultramarathon race performance

Giovanni Tanda,1 Beat Knechtle2,3 1Polytechnic School, University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy; 2Gesundheitszentrum St Gallen, St Gallen, 3Institute of Primary Care, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland Background: Marathon (42 km) and 100 km ultramarathon races are increasing in popularity. The aim...

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Main Authors: Tanda G, Knechtle B
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Dove Medical Press 2015-04-01
Series:Open Access Journal of Sports Medicine
Online Access:http://www.dovepress.com/effects-of-training-and-anthropometric-factors-on-marathon-and-100-km--peer-reviewed-article-OAJSM