Marathon & Beyond readers may be interested in research articles published in the past year (2005) on the marathon and ultramarathon. There were 634 references found using the key words “marathon and ultramarathon” in a SPORTDISCUS database search of 2005 publications. Many articles dealt with swimming and cycling; however, 273 dealt with running. Almost all of these 273 articles, though, were in Marathon & Beyond or other related magazines/journals, such as UltraRunning (www.ultrarunning.com), or in publications such as Running Times and Runner’s World. Unfortunately, only 11 articles were of a more academic nature (see below), but these still may be of interest to Marathon & Beyond readers. Perhaps 2006 will be a better year for research on the marathon and ultramarathon. This feature will continue to be a regular annual service of M&B to its readers.

Some of the articles listed below may be found online through a variety of databases; some may even be available in full-text versions. Please contact Michael Sachs at msachs@temple.edu if you have any questions about accessing the articles listed below. Clark, H. R., M. E. Barker, and B. M. Corfe. 2005. Nutritional strategies of moun

tain marathon competitors—An observational study. International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism 15(2): 160-172. Dixon, S. 2005. Variation in joint flexion range of motion during 12 weeks of

marathon training. Journal of Sports Sciences 23(2): 106-107. Erickson, M. R. 2005. Neuromuscular impairments as primary contributing factors to lower extremity overuse syndromes in a marathon runner (poster session).

The Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy 35(1): A54. 50-plus runners get fit faster than younger athletes. 2005. Active Living 14(1): 25.

Legaz, A., M. Gonzalez, and I. Lacambra. 2005. A follow-up study of the changes in left ventricle and running performance in highly trained runners. Biology of Sport 22(2): 135-149. More than one way to run a marathon: Follow this step-by-step guide to running—or

walking—your own personal marathon. 2005. Tufts University Health and Nutrition Letter 23(2): 4-5. Runner sets treadmill record. 2005. Physician and Sportsmedicine 33(1): 13-14. Schmitt, H., C. Friebe, S. Schneider, and D. Sabo. 2005. Bone mineral density and

degenerative changes of the lumbar spine in former elite athletes. International Journal of Sports Medicine 26(6): 457-463. Schnirring, L. 2005. Inside the medical tent at the Boston Marathon: Hot, windy

2004 race prompts new safeguards. Physician and Sportsmedicine 33(4): 10-13. Swauger, J. 2005. Women’s marathoning: A brief history. Canberra Runner 170: 17-18. Weishaar, M. D., D. J. McMillian, and J. H. Moore. 2005. Identification and man

agement of 2 femoral shaft stress injuries. The Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy 35(10): 665-673.