Michelle T Barrack

Jul 10, 2023 | frontiersin.org | Stacy Sims |Michelle T Barrack |Esme Jordaan

1. IntroductionUltramarathon runners, ultramarathoners, or ultrarunners participate in runs and races longer than 42,195 meters. They can be amateurs, recreational joggers, or professional athletes. Participation in such competitions is often motivated by the desire for personal achievements, general health, and psychological reasons (1). The age of participants varies greatly, but peak performances are often achieved at 35 or older (2).

May 1, 2023 | bmjopensem.bmj.com | Michael Fredericson |Megan Roche |Michelle T Barrack |Adam S Tenforde

interventionbone density/endocrine statusnutritionboneWHAT IS ALREADY KNOWN ON THIS TOPICStudies show that up to 20% of collegiate endurance runners sustain one or more bone stress injuries (BSIs) per year and that runners with greater Triad components are at increased risk for BSI. We sought to investigate the role of a multisite nutrition education intervention in prevention of BSI in NCAA Division I endurance runners.