Estimating Aging Effects in Running Events
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DOI: 10.1162/rest_a_00725
Abstract: Abstract This paper uses world running records by age to estimate a biological frontier of decline rates. Two models are compared: a linear/ quadratic (LQ) model and a nonparametric model. Two estimation methods are used:… read more here.
Keywords: estimating aging; biological frontier; effects running; aging effects ... See more keywords
THE RISE OF TRAIL RUNNING IN SOUTH AFRICA: POSSIBILITIES FOR SMALL-SCALE SPORTS TOURISM
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DOI: 10.30892/gtg.26320-408
Abstract: Between 2011 and 2016, South Africa witnessed a threefold increase in the number of official trail running events. Given South Africa’s historical love affair with ultra-long-distance road running, and with health and physical activity becoming… read more here.
Keywords: south africa; trail; sports tourism; trail running ... See more keywords
Running as a Form of Therapy Socio-Psychological Functions of Mass Running Events for Men and Women
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DOI: 10.3390/ijerph15102262
Abstract: The main goal of this study was to recognize the motives of participation in mass running events (Poznan Half Marathon case study). The second aim was to examine the motivations to participate in a half-marathon… read more here.
Keywords: orientation; mass running; socio psychological; men women ... See more keywords
How Can We Improve Running Events? The IPA4RE Questionnaire and Its Potential Impact on the Experience of Runners
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DOI: 10.3390/ijerph20031703
Abstract: The benefits that a positive running experience provides to individuals have been broadly studied by the scientific community, with the finding that running sport events are a facilitating tool to attract more individuals into physical… read more here.
Keywords: experience runners; event; improve running; ipa4re questionnaire ... See more keywords
Modern Running Events in Sustainable Development—More than Just Taking Care of Health and Physical Condition (Poznan Half Marathon Case Study)
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DOI: 10.3390/su10072145
Abstract: The aim of the study was to evaluate the motivations to participate in a half marathon among two groups of respondents—those living in large cities (with more than 500,000 inhabitants) and 110 living in rural… read more here.
Keywords: orientation; half marathon; running events; study ... See more keywords
What’s Behind a Marathon? Process Management in Sports Running Events
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DOI: 10.3390/su12156000
Abstract: The repercussion of urban running competitions such as marathons is tremendous, and the planning of these races involves a large number of strategic decisions. For this reason, this study analyzes the processes of organizing large… read more here.
Keywords: process management; management; sports running; process ... See more keywords