The Psychological Attributes of Ultramarathon Runners and Factors Which Limit Endurance

Abstract

Psychological and training characteristics of 44 ultramarathoners competing in a 50-mile trail race were studied. These psychological and training variables were used to distinguish differences between survivors and casualties in the race and to predict race time. In addition, mood changes and runners' physical symptoms were examined to assess changes from pre to post-race. Results show a mood profile and self-motivation scores similar to other athletic populations. Mood profile changed from pre to post race and training pace was found to be a highly significant factor in predicting finish time.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 30, 1987
Accession Number
ADA185015

Entities

People

  • B. L. Shikitt
  • S. R. Strowman
  • T. M. Raunch
  • William J. Tharion

Organizations

  • United States Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Army
  • Biological Sciences
  • Biomedical Research
  • Body Weight
  • Casualties
  • Classification
  • Cognition
  • Data Science
  • Demography
  • Equations
  • Military Operations
  • Military Research
  • Motivation
  • Multivariate Analysis
  • Muscular Diseases
  • Training
  • United States

Fields of Study

  • Psychology

Readers

  • Exercise and Sports Science.
  • Psychological Intervention/Treatment for Stress, Anxiety, PTSD, and Related Emotional and Cognitive Health Symptoms.