Thermoregulatory Function During the Marathon
Abstract
Marathon races are performed over a broad range of environmental conditions. Hyperthermia is a primary challenge for runners in temperature and warm weather, but hypothermia can be a concern during cool-wet or cold conditions. Body temperature during the marathon is a balance between metabolic heat production and exchange with the environment described by the heat balance equation. During exercise, core temperature is proportional to the metabolic rate and largely independent of a wide range of environmental conditions.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 2007
- Accession Number
- ADA481458
Entities
People
- Michael N. Sawka
- Robert W. Kenefick
- Samuel N. Cheuvront
Organizations
- United States Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine