From social interactions to interpersonal relationships: Influences on ultra-runners' race experience.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Ultra-running's psychological and physiological dimensions have been widely studied. However, the social dimensions of ultra-racing have been largely overlooked. This study aims to identify the different types of social interactions that occur during a multi-day, ultra-race and to understand how these interactions influence ultra-runners' race experience.

Methods

Athletes competing in Britain's "Spine Race" were recruited for the current study. Twelve male runners aged between 32 and 66 years (M = 50; SD = 10.01) followed the qualitative protocol designed for the study. Specifically, each participant completed a modified version of the Day Reconstruction Method (DRM) instrument and underwent a post-race, self-confrontation interview. Participants were asked to rec

SUBMITTER: Harman B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6886831 | biostudies-literature | 2019

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature