Marathon & Beyond readers may be interested in research articles published in the past year (2008) on the marathon and ultramarathon. There were 1,736 references found using the key words “marathon or ultramarathon” in a SPORTDISCUS database search of 2008 publications. Many articles dealt with swimming, cycling, skiing, or horseback riding; however, 1,319 dealt with running. Most articles in 2008 focused on the Olympic Trials and the Beijing Olympics, Paula Radcliffe, a new men’s marathon record (the impressive 2:03:59 by Haile Gebrselassie), and additional races and heightened research in ultramarathoning. The majority 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 the 1,319 articles, 65 were of a more academic nature. 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.

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Atamaniuk, J., K. Stuhlmeier, C. Vidotto, H. Tschan, A. Dossenbach-Glaninger, and M. Mueller. 2008. Effects of ultra-marathon on circulating DNA and mRNA expression of pro- and anti-apoptotic genes in mononuclear cells. European

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Pre, during, and post exercise anterior tibial compartment pressures in long distance runners. Journal of Sports Science and Medicine 7(1):96-100. Barker, R., and M. Schofield. 2008. Classifying individuals as physiological

responders using hierarchical modeling. Journal of Applied Physiology 105(2):555-560. Brown, S., C. Jaworski, G. Chiamps, and D. Passe. 2008. Lack of awareness of fluid needs among participants at a Midwest marathon. Clinical Journal of

Sport Medicine 18(2):192. Buman, M., B. Brewer, A. Cornelius, J. Van Raalte, and A. Petitpas. 2008. Hitting the wall in the marathon: Phenomenological characteristics and associations with expectancy, gender, and running history. Psychology of Sport and Ex

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Sociology of Sport Journal 25(1):130-147. Dawson, E., G. Whyte, M. Black, H. Jones, N. Hopkins, D. Oxborough, et al. 2008. Changes in vascular and cardiac function after prolonged strenuous exercise in humans. Journal of Applied Physiology 105(5):1562-1568. Desgorces, F., and P. Noirez. 2008. Quantifying continuous exercise using the ratio

of work completed to endurance limit associated with exercise-induced delayedonset muscle soreness. Perceptual and Motor Skills 106(1):104-112. Driscoll, T., R. Cripps, and J. Brotherhood. 2008. Heat-related injuries resulting

in hospitalisation in Australian sport. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport 11(1): 40-47. Echternach, M., K. Röcker, S. Arndt, D. Schößler, and B. Richter. 2008. Marathon despite unilateral vocal fold paralysis. Journal of Sports Science and

Medicine 7(2):307-308. Ely, M., D. Martin, S. Cheuvront, and S. Mòntain. 2008. Effect of ambient temperature on marathon pacing is dependent on runner ability. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise 40(9):1675-1680.

Esteve-Lanao, J., M. Rhea, S. Fleck, and A. Lucia. 2008. Running-specific, periodized strength training attenuates loss of stride length during intense endurance running. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research 22(4):1176-1183. Finch, C., and S. Boufous. 2008. The descriptive epidemiology of sports/leisure

related heat illness hospitalisations in New South Wales, Australia. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport 11(1):48-51. Gassewitz, D., and M. Radomski. 2008. Running strong in heat and smog. Wellness Options 37:22. Gratze, G., H. Mayer, F. Luft, and F. Skrabal. 2008. Determinants of fast marathon

performance: Low basal sympathetic drive, enhanced postcompetition vasodilatation and preserved cardiac performance after competition. British Journal of Sports Medicine 42(11):582-588. Hargreaves, M. 2008. Fatigue mechanisms determining exercise performance:

Integrative physiology is systems biology. Journal of Applied Physiology 104(5):1541-1542. Henson, D., D. Nieman, J. Davis, C. Dumke, S. Gross, A. Murphy, et al. 2008. Post-160-km race illness rates and decreases in granulocyte respiratory burst

and salivary IgA output are not countered by quercetin ingestion. International Journal of Sports Medicine 29(10):856-863. Hew-Butler, T., J. Boulter, J. Godlonton, R. Tucker, and T. Noakes. 2008. Hyperna

tremia and intravenous fluid resuscitation in collapsed ultramarathon runners. Clinical Journal of Sport Medicine 18(3):273-278. Hoffman, M. 2008. Ultramarathon trail running comparison of performance-matched

men and women. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise 40(9):16811686. Hoffman, M. 2008. Anthropometric characteristics of ultramarathoners. International Journal of Sports Medicine 29(10):808-811. Hoffman, M., and D. Hoffman. 2008. Exercisers achieve greater acute exercise

induced mood enhancement than nonexercisers. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 89(2):358-363. Iwayama, K., M. Miyashita, and K. Tokuyama. 2008. Changes in substrate oxidation persist overnight after a marathon race. Japanese Journal of Physical Fitness

and Sports Medicine 57(1):163-168. Kao, W., C. Shyu, X. Yang, T. Hsu, J. Chen, W. Kao, et al. 2008. Athletic performance and serial weight changes during 12- and 24-hour ultra-marathons. Clinical Journal of Sport Medicine 18(2):155-158. Karp, J. 2008. Top 6 lessons for coaching runners. IDEA Fitness Journal 5(5):30-33. Kessler, M., C. Glaser, S. Tittel, M. Reiser, and A. Imhoff. 2008. Recovery of the

menisci and articular cartilage of runners after cessation of exercise. American Journal of Sports Medicine 36(5):966-970. Knechtle, B., B. Duff, I. Schulze, and G. Kohler. 2008. The effects of running 1,200 km

within 17 days on body composition in a female ultrarunner—Deutschlandlauf 2007. Research in Sports Medicine 16(3):167-188.

Koller, A., G. Sumann, V. Leichtfried, and W. Schobersberger. 2008. Shift in the quadriceps angle of peak torque following a downhill marathon. Isokinetics and Exercise Science 16(4): 249-253. Krause, D., and K. Newcomer. 2008. Femoral neck stress fracture in a male runner.

Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy 38(8):517-525. Krueger, D. 2008. Getting to the core of the problem. Running Research News 24(4):1-8. Llewellyn, M. 2008. ‘Viva L’Italia! viva L’Italia!’ Dorando Pietri and the North

American professional marathon craze, 1908-10. International Journal of the History of Sport 25(6):710-736. Marathons, safety and endorphins. May 2008. Active Living: Newsletters 25. Mettler, S., C. Rusch, W. Frey, L. Bestmann, C. Wenk, and P. Colombani. 2008.

Hyponatremia among runners in the Zurich Marathon. Clinical Journal of Sport Medicine 18(4):344-349. Miyata, M., H. Kasai, K. Kawai, N. Yamada, M. Tokudome, H. Ichikawa, et al. 2008. Changes of urinary 8-hydroxydeoxyguanosine levels during a two-day

ultramarathon race period in Japanese non-professional runners. International Journal of Sports Medicine 29(1):27-33. Moritz, M., and J. Ayus. 2008. Exercise-associated hyponatremia: Why are athletes

still dying? Clinical Journal of Sport Medicine 18(5):379-381. Mortality and marathons. January 2008. Active Living: Newsletters N1. Nagel, A., F. Fernholz, C. Kibele, and D. Rosenbaum. 2008. Long distance running

increases plantar pressures beneath the metatarsal heads: A barefoot walking investigation of 200 marathon runners. Gait & Posture 27(1):152-155. New evaluation of risk for sudden cardiac death due to marathon running. 2008.

Clinical Journal of Sport Medicine 18(2):195. Nisevich, P. 2008. Nutrition for the long run. IDEA Fitness Journal 5(8):60-68. Pavlou, S. 2008. Ability to choose: Tunable prostheses. O&P Business News 17(16):20-26. Quindry, J., S. McAnulty, M. Hudson, P. Hosick, C. Dumke, L. McAnulty, et al.

2008. Oral quercetin supplementation and blood oxidative capacity in response to ultramarathon competition. International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism 18(6):601-616. Roberts, W. 2008. Risk factors for developing hyponatremia in marathon running.

Clinical Journal of Sport Medicine 18(6):550-551. Ronneberg, K., W. Roberts, A. McBean, and B. Center. 2008. Temporal artery temperature measurements do not detect hyperthermic marathon runners. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise 40(8):1373-1375. Ross, E., N. Middleton, R. Shave, K. George, and A. McConnell. 2008. Changes

in respiratory muscle and lung function following marathon running in man. Journal of Sports Sciences 26(12):1295-1301. Sample race-day meal plan. 2008. IDEA Fitness Journal 5(8):66.

Sengoku, Y., K. Nakamura, H. Ogata, T. Yoshioka, K. Watanabe, Y. Nabekura, et al. 2008. Case study of blood glucose fluctuation and performance during 100 km marathon race. Japanese Journal of Physical Fitness and Sports Medicine 57(2): 285-294. Severe headache in a recreational marathon runner. 2008. Clinical Journal of Sport Medicine 18(2):206. Shave, R., K. George, G. Whyte, E. Hart, and N. Middleton. 2008. Postexercise changes in left ventricular function: The evidence so far. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise 40(8):1393-1399. Shipway, R., and I. Jones. 2008. The great suburban Everest: An ‘insiders’ perspective on experiences at the 2007 Flora London Marathon. Journal of Sport & Tourism 13(1):61-77. Stevenson, R. 2008. Periodization for distance runners. Running Research News 24(4):1-6. Stewart, P. 2008. Running events appear resistant to weakening economy—for now. Road Race Management 303:1. Stewart, P. 2008. Running events prove adept at partnering with charities. Road Race Management 306:4-5. Su, J. 2008. Physician perspective: Exertional rhabdomyolysis. Athletic Therapy Today 13(5):20-22. Thornton, E., P. Cronholm, L. McCray, and D. Webner. 2008. Does marathon training adversely affect baseline anxiety levels? AMAA Journal 21(3):5-13. Tseh, W., J. Caputo, and D. Morgan. 2008. Influence of gait manipulation on running economy in female

distance runners. Journal of Sports Science and Medicine 7(1):91-95. Van Middelkoop, M., J. Kolkman, J. Van Ochten, S. Bierma-Zeinstra, and B. Koes. 2008. Prevalence and incidence of lower extremity injuries in male

marathon runners. Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports 18(2):140-144. Van Middelkoop, M., J. Kolkman, J. Van Ochten, S. Bierma-Zeinstra, and B. Koes. 2008. Risk factors for lower extremity injuries among male marathon runners. Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports 18(6):691-697. Venckunas, T., R. Raugaliene, and A. Stasiulis, A. 2008. Relationship of training

versus echocardiographic parameters to competitive results in distance running. International Journal of Sports Medicine 29(2):96-101. Vuorimaa, T., M. Ahotupa, K. Häkkinen, and T. Vasankari. 2008. Different hor

monal response to continuous and intermittent exercise in middle-distance and marathon runners. Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports 18(5):565-572. Whyte, G., M. Sheppard, K. George, R. Shave, M. Wilson, S. Prasad, et al. 2008.

Post-mortem evidence of idiopathic left ventricular hypertrophy and idiopathic interstitial myocardial fibrosis: Is exercise the cause? British Journal of Sports Medicine 42(4):304-305.