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  • Exercise science
  • Psychiatry
  • Sports medicine

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  • Physical activity positively impacts mental and somatic health, including depression.
  • Optimal exercise recommendations for mental well-being are still debated.
  • This study compares depressive symptoms and mood in marathon runners versus sedentary controls.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate if marathon runners (MA) have fewer depressive symptoms and negative affects than sedentary controls (SC).
  • To examine mood changes in marathon runners during training and post-marathon.
  • To explore the relationship between exercise volume and mood parameters.

Main Methods:

  • The ReCaP study included 100 amateur marathon runners and 46 sedentary controls.
  • Participants completed validated questionnaires: Beck Depression Inventory (BDI), Hamilton Depression Scale (HAMD), Oxford Happiness Questionnaire (OHQ), VAS, PANAS, and GAF.
  • Marathon runners were assessed six times over six months; controls were assessed once.

Main Results:

  • Marathon runners reported fewer depressive symptoms, more positive affects (PANAS-PA), and higher functioning (GAF) compared to controls.
  • Within the marathon group, negative affect (PANAS-NA) decreased, and mood (VAS) improved, peaking 24 hours post-marathon.
  • Weekly running volume for marathoners averaged 281.80 ± 131.44 minutes.

Conclusions:

  • Marathon runners exhibit significantly lower depressive symptoms and higher functioning than sedentary individuals.
  • Exercise exceeding 150 minutes/week of aerobic training and marathon participation may further enhance mood and reduce negative affect.
  • Findings suggest exercise interventions can be valuable in preventing depressive symptoms.