Marathon & Beyond readers may be interested in research articles published in 2010 on the marathon and ultramarathon. There were 1,911 references found using the key words “marathon or ultramarathon” in a SPORTDISCUS database search of 2010 publications. Many articles dealt with canoeing, swimming, biking, bowling, or skydiving. A number of articles in 2010 focused on Josh Cox, Shalane Flanagan, and Andrew Lemoncello and heightened research in ultramarathoning. Most of these articles were in Marathon & Beyond or other related magazines/journals, such as UltraRunning (www.ultrarunning.com) or in more commonly known publications such as Runner’s World. Of these 1,911 articles, 22 were of a more “academic” nature, and these may be of interest to Marathon & Beyond readers.

Some of the articles listed below may be found online through a variety of databases; many are available in full-text versions. Please contact Michael Sachs at msachs@temple.edu if you have any questions about accessing the articles listed below.

This feature will continue to be a regular annual service of M&B to its readers.

• Au-Yeung, K. L., W. C. Wu, W. H. Yau, and H. F. Ho. 2010. A study of serum sodium level among Hong Kong runners. Clinical Journal of Sport Medicine 20(6):482-487.
• Banfi, G., G. Lippi, D. Susta, A. Barassi, G. Melzi D’Eril, G. Dogliotti, and M. M. Corsi. 2010. NT-proBNP concentrations in mountain marathoners. Journal of Strength & Conditioning Research 24(5):1369-1372.
• Bonsignore, M. R., G. Morici, R. Riccioni, A. Huertas, E. Petrucci, M. Veca, G. Mariani, A. Bonanno, L. Chimenti, M. Gioia, P. Palange, and U. Testa. 2010. Hemopoietic and angiogenetic progenitors in healthy athletes: different responses to endurance and maximal exercise. Journal of Applied Physiology 109(1):60-67.
• Factors related to seeking medical care at the finish in the 2009 Pittsburgh Marathon. 2010. Clinical Journal of Sport Medicine 20(2):147-148.
• Fang, C., D. Oxborough, R. Shave, W. Gregson, G. Whyte, T. Noakes, and K. George. 2010. Evidence of increased electro-mechanical delay in the left and right ventricle after prolonged exercise. European Journal of Applied Physiology 108(3):581-587.
• Hynynen, E. E., V. V. Vesterinen, H. H. Rusko, and A. A. Nummela. 2010. Effects of moderate and heavy endurance exercise on nocturnal HRV. International Journal of Sports Medicine 31(6):428-432.
• Influence of training patterns and in-competition weight changes on race performance during a high-altitude ultramarathon. (2010). Clinical Journal of Sport Medicine 20(2):148.
• Injury surveillance at the 2009 Detroit Marathon. 2010. Clinical Journal of Sport Medicine 20(2):150-151.
• Knechtle, B., I. Joleska, A. Wirth, P. Knechtle, T. Rosemann, and O. Senn. 2010. Intra- and inter-judge reliabilities in measuring the skin-fold thickness of ultra runners under field conditions. Perceptual & Motor Skills 111(1):105-106.
• Knechtle, B., T. Rosemann, P. Knechtle, and R. Lepers. 2010. Predictor variables for a 100-km race time in male ultra-marathoners. Perceptual & Motor Skills 111(3): 681-693.
• Knechtle, B., A. Wirth, P. Knechtle, and T. Rosemann. 2010. Training volume and personal best time in marathon, not anthropometric parameters, are associated with performance in male 100-km ultrarunners. Journal of Strength & Conditioning Research 24(3):604-609.
• López-Taylor, J. R., J. L. Martínez, C. M. Quiñónez, T. D. Fahey, and M. A. Rivera. 2010. No association between ace i/d variation and endurance performance level in Mexican marathon runners. Medicina Sportiva 14(2):73-76.
• Marfe, G., M. Tafani, B. Pucci, C. Di Stefano, M. Indelicato, A. Andreoli, and V. Manzi. 2010. The effect of marathon on mRNA expression of anti-apoptotic and pro-apoptotic proteins and sirtuins family in male recreational long-distance runners. BMC Physiology 10:7-15.
• Marr, L. C., and M. R. Ely. 2010. Effect of air pollution on marathon running performance. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise 42(3):585-591.
• Maughan, R. J. 2010. Distance running in hot environments: a thermal challenge to the elite runner. Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports 20:95-102.
• McGarvey, J., J. Thompson, C. Hanna, T. D. Noakes, J. Stewart, and D. Speedy. 2010. Sensitivity and specificity of clinical signs for assessment of dehydration in endurance athletes. British Journal of Sports Medicine 44(10):716-719.
• Privett, S. E., K. P. George, N. Middleton, G. P. Whyte, and N. T. Cable. 2010. The effect of prolonged endurance exercise upon blood pressure regulation during a postexercise orthostatic challenge. British Journal of Sports Medicine 44(10):720-724.
• Roberts, W. O. 2010. Determining a “Do Not Start” temperature for a marathon on the basis of adverse outcomes. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise 42(2):226-232.
• Sudden cardiac arrest and death in United States marathons. 2010. Clinical Journal of Sport Medicine 20(2):141-142.
• Trivax, J. E., B. A. Franklin, J. A. Goldstein, K. M. Chinnaiyan, M. J. Gallagher, A. T. deJong, J. M. Colar, D. E. Haines, and P. A. McCullough. 2010. Acute cardiac effects of marathon running. Journal of Applied Physiology 108(5):1148-1153.
• Tsianos, G. I., E. Evangelou, A. Boot, M. Zillikens, J. B. J. van Meurs, A. G. Uitterlinden, and J. P. A. Ioannidis. 2010. Associations of polymorphisms of eight muscle- or metabolism-related genes with performance in Mount Olympus marathon runners. Journal of Applied Physiology 108(3):567-574.
• Walton, T. 2010. Theorizing Paula Radcliffe: Representing a nation. Sociology of Sport Journal 27(3):285-300.