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Medical Complaints After a Marathon Run in Cool Weather

B H Jones, P B Rock, L S Smith

    The Physician and Sportsmedicine
    |July 14, 2016
    PubMed

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    Medical complaints after cool-weather marathons are similar to warm-weather events. Younger and faster runners were more likely to seek medical attention following the Bostonfest Marathon.

    Area of Science:

    • Sports Medicine
    • Exercise Physiology
    • Public Health

    Background:

    • Limited data exists on medical issues in marathon runners during cool weather conditions.
    • Understanding runner health in diverse climates is crucial for event organizers and medical staff.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the nature and frequency of medical complaints among marathon runners in a cool-weather setting.
    • To identify demographic and performance factors associated with seeking medical attention post-marathon.

    Main Methods:

    • Medical records were collected for all runners requiring attention at the finish line of the 1983 Bostonfest Marathon.
    • Data analysis focused on the incidence of medical attention requests and associated runner characteristics.

    Main Results:

    • 11.5% of finishers (164 runners) sought medical attention.
    • Medical attention requests were equally frequent between male and female runners.
    • Younger (20-30 years) and faster (sub-3-hour finish) runners were more likely to require medical assistance.
    • Reported complaints mirrored those typically seen after warm-weather marathons.

    Conclusions:

    • Cool-weather marathons present similar medical challenges to those in warmer climates.
    • Runner demographics, specifically age and speed, are key factors in post-marathon medical needs.
    • Further research should explore specific cool-weather related injuries and preventative strategies.

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