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    Marathon des Sables: A scientific case study

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    Authors
    Ryder, J. J.
    Grantham, N. J.
    Kellett, David
    Jones, G. E.
    Affiliation
    University of Hull ; University College Chester ; University College Chester ; University College Chester ; University College Chester
    Publication Date
    2004-01
    
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    Abstract
    The Marathon des Sables is an ultra-endurance foot race across the Sahara Desert. The event lasts 6 days, and competitors are susceptible to a variety of specific injuries, including dehydration, heat stress, and ultimately poor performance. This study involved the monitoring of a highly trained 42-year-old male competitor through a 6-month training program and immediately after the event. The monitoring sessions assessed maximal oxygen uptake (VO2 Max), pulmonary function, anthropometric characteristics, body composition, resting metabolic rate, training, and nutritional status. The subject also completed a period of acclimation during the taper phase of the training program in an environmental chamber. The last pre-race VO2max of 4.5 1-min showed a decrease of 0.5 1-min. The subject's diet successfully maintained body weight during the training period, and the subject's weight increased from 67.7kg at 12.2% body fat to 71kg at 13.2% body fat during the taper. The subject sustained no chronic injuries during the training or race periods. We concluded that the intervention strategies adopted were successful in preparing the subject to successfully complete the Marathon des Sables. The athlete covered the 229km in 29hr 21min 21sec, finishing in 75th place.
    Citation
    Research in Sports Medicine, 2004, 12(1), pp. 33-44
    Publisher
    Taylor & Francis
    Journal
    Research in Sports Medicine
    URI
    http://hdl.handle.net/10034/70488
    DOI
    10.1080/15438620490280576
    Additional Links
    http://www.informaworld.com/smpp/title~content=t713926139~db=all
    Type
    Article
    Language
    en
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    ISSN
    1543-8627
    1543-8635
    ae974a485f413a2113503eed53cd6c53
    10.1080/15438620490280576
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