Before you decide to run an\nUltramarathon, you need to know how it could affect your health. There are a\nrange of health consequences related to this activity, ranging from cuts,\nbruises and blisters to full on hallucinations. Below are some of the key health\nissues to be aware of and take steps to prevent these when both training for\nand running an Ultramarathon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Temporarily\nblurred vision<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Ultramarathons last considerably\nlonger than a traditional marathon. There is a chance that your cornea could\nswell and this could lead to your vision becoming significantly blurred during\nthe run.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Bites and\nstings from insects<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Ultramarathons are an outdoor sports\nand bites and stings from insects can be common place, depending on weather and\nclimate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Cuts and\nbruises<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Normally ultramarathons are conducted\non uneven terrains and this means that there is a heightened chance you could\nfall and hurt yourself. This is rarely serious and is more likely to take the\nform of cuts and bruises, as opposed to breaks or fractures. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Heart issues\n<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n It is rare to experience heart issues\nas a result of marathons and this is because when you run your circulatory\nsystem and heart are kept in good health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n However, a number of studies also\nindicate that runners who cover long distances have a higher risk of atrial\nfibrillation. At a basic level, this is a problem where your heartbeat becomes\nabnormal. Other research has also proved that you may have to contend with\ntemporary cardiac dysfunction following such a long run. This is especially\ntrue for participants who have had the least amount of training prior to the\nrun. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Respiratory\nissues<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n In 2014 a study was done among\nultrarunners where it was found that many suffer from respiratory diseases.\nThis may be attributed to the flora and dust that is common on the trails where\nsuch events are conducted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Exercise\nrelated hyponatremia<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n As a long-distance runner, you should\nbe aware of this, as it is a potentially deadly condition. Hyponatremia\ninvolves the sodium of your body becoming diluted by drinking an excessive\namount of sports drinks or water. This way the cells can swell and burst,\nleading to your death.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Hypothermia<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n This is a condition where\nyour body temperature drops too low. This happens because in an ultramarathon\nit is natural for your energy stores to be depleted and the weather conditions\ntend to change. In fact, in marathons like these, heat illness is rather common\nas well. This is because of the intense effort required to complete an\nUltramarathon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Gastrointestinal issues<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n People who run normal marathons burn more carbs and they need only gels and sports drinks in order to get by. Ultrarunners burn a higher amount of fat and this is why they need proper food. An Ultramarathon runner has to deal with more gastrointestinal issues. Apart from these they suffer from issues such as muscle cramps, stress fractures, and blisters. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Before you decide to run an Ultramarathon, you need to know how it could affect your health. There are a range of health consequences related to this activity, ranging from cuts, bruises and blisters to full on hallucinations. Below are some of the key health issues to be aware of and take steps to prevent<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":114,"featured_media":1301,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"Health Factors to Consider Before Running an #Ultramarathon #HealthFactor #Running #factor","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[11],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1300","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-musculoskeletal-clinic"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"yoast_head":"\n