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When is the age of the best Ironman time?

Age of peak performance in elite male and female Ironman triathletes competing in Ironman Switzerland, a qualifier for the Ironman world championship, Ironman Hawaii, from 1995 to 2011 We have analyzed the competition times at the ‘Ironman Switzerland’ from 1995-2011 to find out what age the best times are achieved. We sought the age sought in which the best conclusion times are achieved, but also in what age the best times for swimming, cycling and running.The top ten were 33 ± 3 years old in men and 34 ± 4 years in men. For women, there was no difference in old age for the best swimmers, cyclists or runners during men the best swimmers with 29 ± 3 years were significantly younger than the best runners at 35 ± 5 years.

Swim at 10 degrees in Lake Constance

Changes in body core and body surface temperatures during prolonged swimming in water of 10 °C–a case report In the spring of 2012, the German extreme swimmer Bruno Dobelmann sponge in preparation for the land crossing for 6 hours at a temperature of just under 10 degrees.Basically, one would expect to come to a pronounced hypothermia in such a cold water as a long time. Surprisingly, however, the body core temperature remained constant and what was much more amazing, she even rose at the beginning of swimming.After exiting the water, the body core temperature dropped a bit, which is generally known as ‘afterdrop’. By the way, the swimmers would have had to be dead of cold water after 2 hours and 55 minutes by a formula at just under 10 ° C.

The Oita Road Roller Marathon 1983-2011

Gender differences in wheelchair marathon performance – Oita International Wheelchair Marathon from 1983 to 2011 In many studies, the performance of swimmers, cyclists, runners and triathlets has already been studied, but nobody has studied how racing roller trips have developed over time. In Japanese Oita, the traditional, Oita International Wheelchair Marathon will take place.For the period 1983 to 2011, we examined the performance of wheelchair users and the difference between men and women. The results can be found under https://www.dovepress.com/gender-differences-in-wheelchair-marathon-performance-ndash-oita-erformance-reviewed-fulltext-article-oajsm

Where do the best Double Iron Triathlen come from?

Central European triathletes dominate Double Iron ultratriathlon – analysis of participation and performance 1985–2011 In 1985, the first Double Iron Ultratriathlon in Huntsville, USA, was held.By the end of 2011, total 1,490 finishers reached the goal of such a competition.The finishers were mostly from Europe and the USA. The number of Europeans like the American took over the years, with the number of American men did not rise.Above all, starters from Europe were able to improve their performance over the last few years, which concerns the total time and the section times. The details can be found under https://www.dovepress.com/central-european-triathlets-dominate-double-iron-Ultratratriathlon-ndash-peer-reviewed-fulltext-article-oajsm

Change in skin fold thickness at 100 km runners

Changes in single skinfold thickness in 100 km ultramarathoners It is well known that long to very long endurance charges lead to a decrease in body fat.It comes to a decrease in the subcutaneous grease layer, whereby no one has been investigating which skin fold thicknesses remove the most. We studied at 219 100 km runners at which parts of the body remove the skin folds. After 100 km, the runners decreased only 0.2 kg to fat, while the muscle mass returned by 0.7 kg.The skin folds adopted at the upper body (transition shoulder to chest) by 0.1%, at the waist by 1.8% and at the calendar by 0.8%. The percentage decrease in the skin fold thickness was smaller than long-distance wheels or long-distance swimmer was found. All numbers can be found under https://www.dovepress.com/changes-in-single-skinfold-thickness-in-100-km-ultramarathoners-peers-Reviewed-fulltext-article-oajsm

Marathon in the climate chamber

Running a marathon from -45°C to +55°C in a climate chamber: a case study The German extreme sportsman Marcel Heinig has run a marathon in the climate chamber and overcome the temperature difference of 100 ° C.Start was at - 45 ° C and the end at + 55 ° C. Previous and during the marathon various blood and urine values were determined as well as the body temperature on the surface and in the body interior measured.The body core temperature remained constant while the temperatures on the body surface made massive fluctuations. The laboratory values showed a massive increase in growth hormone (+ 391%), prolactin (+ 221%), Renin (+ 1145%) and Aldosterone (313%). All results can be found under https://www.dovepress.com/running-a-marathon-from–45degc-co-55degc-in-a-climate-chamber-a-case–peer-reviewed-FullText-Article OAJSM

Comparison marathon runners and 24-hour runners

Comparison of anthropometric and training characteristics between recreational male marathoners and 24-hour ultramarathoners For 24-hour runners, the personal marathon best time is an important variable to estimate the mileage on the competition. The probability that between marathon runners and 24-hour runners similarities between physique and training should be high.We have therefore compared marathon runners and 24-hour runners regarding training and physique. The 24-hour runners were older than the marathon runners, had thinner sizes and thinner skin folds at several points of the body.Regarding training, the Ultralaufen completed more kilometers but at lower speed.

update Scopus database

Under https://www.scopus.com/home.uri one can for oneAuthors to show the publications. From me 149 work registered. Am häufigsten zitiert wurden bisher Knechtle B, Müller G, Willmann F, Kotteck K, Eser P, Knecht H. Fat oxidation in men and women endurance athletes in running and cycling. International Journal of Sports Medicine 25:38-44, 2004 (47x), dann Knechtle B, Enggist A, Jehle T. Energy turnover at the Race across America (RAAM). International Journal of Sports Medicine 26:499-503, 2005 (41x), dann Bircher S, Enggist A, Jehle T, Knechtle B. Effects of an extreme endurance race on energy balance and body composition - a case report. Journal of Sports Science and Medicine 5:154-162, 2006 (37x), und Twerenbold R, Knechtle B, Kakebeeke TH, Eser P, Müller G, von Arx P, Knecht H. Effects of different sodium concentrations in replacement fluids during prolonged exercise in women. British Journal of Sports Medicine 37:300-303, 2003 (34x). These are working sometimes for many years, the new works have been quoted only a few times.

Old and performance with ultra-triathlets

Age-related changes in ultra-triathlon performances We have examined the relationship between age and performance of 423 male triple Iron ultra-triathlets and 119 male Deca Iron Ultra Triathlen over the period from 1992 to 2010. The age of the finisher in the Deca Iron was higher with 41.3 ± 3.1 years than the age of the finisher in Triple Iron with 38.5 ± 3.3 years. On the other hand, the fastest times between the ages of 25 and 44 were achieved on both routes.