Profiling Collapsing Half Marathon Runners—Emerging Risk Factors: Results from Gothenburg Half Marathon by Amir Khorram-Manesh, Therese Löf, Mats Börjesson, Finn Nilson, Sofia Thorsson, Fredrik Lindberg, Eric Carlström

“…We aimed to conduct a qualitative study to find a perceived risk profile among runners who collapsed and who were transported by ambulances to the nearest hospital during Gothenburg’s half marathon (2010−2017). Collapsing runners seem to lack the ability to make a decision to withdraw from the contest despite being exhausted. …”
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Half-marathon : you can do it / by Galloway, Jeff, 1945-

Is there stability in the performance of elite half-marathoners? by Mabliny Thuany, Beat Knechtle, Pantelis Theodoros Nikolaidis, Thayse Natacha Gomes

“…The purpose of this study was to investigate the performance stability of elite half-marathoners of both sexes. The study was composed of 24 elite athletes (12 female and 12 male), ranked among the Senior World TOP20 half-marathoners, who completed a half-marathon race for at least three consecutive years. …”
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Absolute beginner's guide to half-marathon training / by 337276 Hedrick, Heather

Pacing of Women and Men in Half-Marathon and Marathon Races by Pantelis T. Nikolaidis, Ivan Ćuk, Beat Knechtle

“…The aim of the present study was to profile pacing in half-marathon, compare half-marathon and marathon for pacing, and estimate sex differences in pacing. …”
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From inactive to half-marathon runner in 20 weeks by Leif Inge Tjelta, Iselin Brandal Berge

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Predictors of half-marathon performance in male recreational athletes by Pantelis T. Nikolaidis, Beat Knechtle

“…Few research has been conducted on predictors of recreational runners’ performance, especially in half-marathon running. The purpose of our study was (a) to investigate the relationship of half-marathon race time with training, anthropometry and physiological characteristics, and (b) to develop a formula to predict half-marathon race time in male recreational runners. …”
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Biological aspects of salivary hormones in male half-marathon performance by Radosavljević Branimir B., Žarković Miloš P., Ignjatović Svetlana D., Dajak Marijana M., Milinković Neda Lj.

“…A group of eleven male recreational athletes preparing for a half-marathon was included in the study. Saliva for testosterone and cortisol determinations was collected before and immediately after a 15-km training run, two weeks before the half-marathon. …”
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The pacing differences in performance levels of marathon and half-marathon runners by Ljubica Ristanović, Ivan Cuk, Elias Villiger, Stanimir Stojiljković, Pantelis T. Nikolaidis, Pantelis T. Nikolaidis, Katja Weiss, Beat Knechtle, Beat Knechtle

“…Accordingly, the present study aimed to examine the differences in pacing strategies between marathon and half-marathon races regarding the performance levels of runners.MethodsThe official results and split times from a total of 208,760 (marathon, N = 75,492; half-marathon, N = 133,268) finishers in the “Vienna City Marathon” between 2006 and 2018 were analyzed. …”
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Predictor variables for half marathon race time in recreational female runners by Beat Knechtle, Patrizia Knechtle, Ursula Barandun, Thomas Rosemann, Romuald Lepers

“…INTRODUCTION: The relationship between skin-fold thickness and running performance has been investigated from 100 m to the marathon distance, except the half marathon distance. OBJECTIVE: To investigate whether anthropometry characteristics or training practices were related to race time in 42 recreational female half marathoners to determine the predictor variables of half-marathon race time and to inform future novice female half marathoners. …”
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Stability of Running Stride Biomechanical Parameters during Half-Marathon Race by Javier Olaya-Cuartero, Basilio Pueo, Lamberto Villalon-Gasch, Jose M. Jimenez-Olmedo

“…This study explores the stability of biomechanical parameters of the running stride of male trained athletes during a half-marathon competition. Using a field-based descriptive design, eight male athletes from a local training group were monitored throughout an official half-marathon race under identical conditions, assessing biomechanical parameters including ground contact time (GCT), leg spring stiffness (LSS), vertical oscillation (VO), and stride length (SL) recorded via the Stryd Summit Power Meter. …”
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Similarities and differences among half-marathon runners according to their performance level. by Ana Ogueta-Alday, Juan Carlos Morante, Josué Gómez-Molina, Juan García-López

“…This study aimed to identify the similarities and differences among half-marathon runners in relation to their performance level. …”
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Prediction of half-marathon performance of male recreational marathon runners using nomogram by Dingbo Shu, Jianping Wang, Tong Zhou, Feng Chen, Fanjing Meng, Xiaoyin Wu, Zhenhua Zhao, Siyu Dai

Subjects: “…Half-marathon…”
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Analysis of IGHA1 and other salivary proteins post half marathon in female participants by Yosuke Maruyama, Tomoaki Seki, Seiichi Ando, Hiroki Tanabe, Hitoshi Mori

“…In this study, we examined the properties of saliva secreted during the local stress response for half-marathon (HM) induced IGHA1 protein expression using quantitative proteomics. …”
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Effect of Lactobacillus plantarum PS128 on neuromuscular efficiency after a half-marathon by Chia-Hsien Yu, Chia-Hsien Yu, Chang-Chi Lai, Jing-Hsuan Chen, I-Cheng Chen, Hsia-Ling Tai, Hsia-Ling Tai, Szu-Kai Fu

“…Introduction:Lactobacillus plantarum PS128 (PS128) could be considered an antioxidant supplement to reduce muscle fatigue and improve exercise capacity recovery after vigorous exercise.Purpose: The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of PS128 on muscle fatigue and electromyography (EMG) activity after a half-marathon (HM).Methods: The experimental design used a repeated-measures design with a double-blind approach. …”
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Prospective monitoring of health problems among recreational runners preparing for a half marathon by Karsten Hollander, Antje Baumann, Astrid Zech, Evert Verhagen

“…Therefore, the aim of this study was to record the prevalence of health problems in recreational long-distance runners preparing for an event.Methods Recreational runners aged 18–65 years who were registered 13 weeks prior to a half-marathon running event were invited to take part in this study. …”
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Dysnatremia among runners in a half marathon performed under warm and humid conditions by Juan Pablo Martinez-Cano, Valeria Cortes-Castillo, Juliana Martinez-Villa, Juan Carlos Ramos, Juan Pablo Uribe

“…This study aims to evaluate dysnatremia and risk factors in half-marathon runners under warm and humid environmental conditions. …”
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Age Differences in Pacing in Endurance Running: Comparison between Marathon and Half-Marathon Men and Women by Ivan Cuk, Pantelis Theodoros Nikolaidis, Srdjan Markovic, Beat Knechtle

“…<i>Background and Objective</i>: The increased popularity of marathons and half-marathons has led to a significant increase in the number of master runners worldwide. …”
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Changes in Plasma Bioactive Lipids and Inflammatory Markers during a Half-Marathon in Trained Athletes by Melania Gaggini, Cristina Vassalle, Fabrizia Carli, Maristella Maltinti, Laura Sabatino, Emma Buzzigoli, Francesca Mastorci, Francesco Sbrana, Amalia Gastaldelli, Alessandro Pingitore

“…Background: Exercise may affect lipid profile which in turn is related to inflammation, although changes of ceramides, diacylglycerols-DAG and sphingomyelin-SM and their relationship with inflammatory parameters following a half-marathon have never been examined. Methods: Ceramides, DAG and SM, and markers of inflammation (soluble fractalkine-CX3CL1, vascular endothelial growth factor-VEGF, interleukin6-IL-6 and tumor necrosis factorα-TNFα) were evaluated in trained half-marathoners before, post-race (withdrawal within 20 min after the race end) and 24 h after. …”
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Concepts of Event Loyalty and Destination Loyalty Based on the Example of Sports Fans of Poznan Half Marathon by Joanna Poczta, Ewa Malchrowicz-Mosko, Nuno Almeida

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