Publications by authors named "D Chlibkova"
Background: Marathon training and running have many beneficial effects on human health and physical fitness; however, they also pose risks. To date, no comprehensive review regarding both the benefits and risks of marathon running on different organ systems has been published.
Main Body: The aim of this review was to provide a comprehensive review of the benefits and risks of marathon training and racing on different organ systems.
Background: Ultra-endurance events are gaining popularity in multiple exercise disciplines, including cycling. With increasing numbers of ultra-cycling events, aspects influencing participation and performance are of interest to the cycling community.
Main Body: The aim of this narrative review was, therefore, to assess the types of races offered, the characteristics of the cyclists, the fluid and energy balance during the race, the body mass changes after the race, and the parameters that may enhance performance based on existing literature.
Article Synopsis
- Exercise-associated hyponatremia (EAH), first identified in 1985, poses serious health risks, including neurological issues and fatalities among marathon runners, highlighting the need for awareness among athletes and coaching staff.
- A review of 135 articles explored the prevalence and risk factors for EAH, finding that event-related (like high temperatures) and person-related (such as being female) factors can increase risk, with incidences ranging from 7% to 15%.
- To mitigate the risks of EAH, it’s crucial for coaches to educate athletes on early symptoms and to implement individualized hydration strategies based on factors such as sweat rate and salt loss.
The aim of the present study was to examine the physiological and training characteristics in marathon runners with different sport experiences (defined as the number of finishes in marathon races). The anthropometry and physiological characteristics of men recreational endurance runners with three or less finishes in marathon races (novice group, NOV; = 69, age 43.5 ± 8.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFExercise-associated hyponatremia (EAH) is defined as a plasma sodium concentration of <135 mmol/L during or after endurance and ultra-endurance performance and was first described by Timothy Noakes when observed in ultra-marathoners competing in the Comrades Marathon in South Africa in the mid-1980s. It is well-established that a decrease in plasma sodium concentration <135 mmol/L occurs with excessive fluid intake. Clinically, a mild hyponatremia will lead to no or very unspecific symptoms.
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