This research topic, "Physiological Aspects of Marathon Running, Volume II," was launched due to the success of the previous topic, "Physiological Aspects of Marathon Running." Feel free to check out the first volume here:
Physiological Aspects of Marathon Running

Researchers are attracted to the study of marathon running from many angles, such as the impact on the body, race strategy, and strategies for enhancing performance. The impact on the body includes both acute and chronic effects, as well as beneficial and adverse effects. Some researchers are also studying the damage caused by marathon running and ways to prevent or speed up recovery from it.

In addition to the marathon, which is a track and field event, there are various types of long-distance running, including track, road, trail, mountain, and mixed-terrain marathons. Marathons can also be time-based or fixed-distance, and they can be held in one stage or multiple stages.

Research on the physiological aspects of marathon running has been published in many fields. These fields include exercise physiology, sports science, sports medicine, nutrition, biomechanics, public health, epidemiology, genetics, environmental physiology, statistics, and data science. While this has deepened the individual research, it has also made it challenging to gain a comprehensive understanding of marathon physiology. In this situation, a forum is needed where participants can gain a cross-disciplinary overview of the field. The goal of this research topic is to compile original research and reviews on various aspects of the physiology of marathon running. Submissions of tutorial minireviews focusing on a specific aspect are also welcome.

To attain the comprehensive overview of physiological aspects of marathon running, we welcome articles and reviews on, but not limited to, the following topics:

- Foods, flavors, and natural substances that affect marathon running performance;

- Strategies to improve marathon running performance;

- The role of the central nervous system in marathon running;

- New technologies for assessing marathon running, including energy expenditure, sweating, and skeletal damage;

- Prevention of and recovery from damage caused by marathon running;

- The favorable or unfavorable effects of marathon running on health;

- Methods for dealing with hot and cold environments during marathon running.

Are you interested in contributing a manuscript to this Research Topic?

Physiological Aspects of Marathon Running, Volume II