The Energetics during the World's Most Challenging Mountain Ultra-Marathon—A Case Study at the Tor des Geants®

The Energetics during the World's Most Challenging Mountain Ultra-Marathon—A Case Study at the Tor des Geants®

Purpose: To provide insights into the energy requirements as well as the physiological adaptations of an experienced 50-year-old ultra-marathon male athlete during the world's most challenging mountain ultra-marathon (MUM).Methods: The international race supporting the study was the Tor des Gea...

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Main Authors: Aldo Savoldelli, Alessandro Fornasiero, Pietro Trabucchi, Eloisa Limonta, Antonio La Torre, Francis Degache, Barbara Pellegrini, Grégoire P. Millet, Gianluca Vernillo, Federico Schena
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2017-12-01
Series:Frontiers in Physiology
Subjects:
energy expenditure
locomotion
metabolic cost
mountain ultra-marathon
MUM
ultra endurance
Online Access:http://journal.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fphys.2017.01003/full

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