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Long-distance running poses physical and mental challenges

Research gap analysis derived from 4 computer_science papers in our local library.

The gap

Long-distance running poses physical and mental challenges. Errors during the preparatory phase can lead to musculoskeletal injuries and discouragement from further participation in physical activity. Balancing training intensity and volume

Evidence profile

Sourced from the future-work section and stated challenges of the source papers, classified as general, spanning 4 journals. Those papers have been cited 1 times in total.

Research trend

Established — well-defined area with open sub-problems.

Supporting evidence — 4 representative gaps

24-Hour Ultra-Marathon Running: A Narrative Review of Performance Factors and Physiological Impacts (2026) · Sports Medicine - Open · cited 1× · doi
Further research is needed to investigate the factors that influence performance in 24-hour ultra-marathon running. Studies should examine the effects of pacing, nutrition, and age and sex differences on performance in 24-hour ultra-marathon running. Research should also explore the development of training programs and nutritional strategies for 24-hour ultra-marathon runners.
generalfuture-work section
Keywords: further research needed investigate factors influence performance hour
Effects of core training on physical performance in team-sport athletes: a systematic review and meta-analysis (2026) · BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation · doi
Future research should aim to investigate the effects of core training on physical performance in team-sport athletes using high-quality studies with low risk of bias. The development of training programs that incorporate core training to improve physical performance in team-sport athletes should be a priority.
generalfuture-work sectionevidence 5/5
Keywords: future research aim investigate effects core training physical
Health behaviors and their determinants among marathon and ultramarathon runners: A cross-sectional study (2026) · Annales Academiae Medicae Silesiensis · doi
Long-distance running poses physical and mental challenges. Errors during the preparatory phase can lead to musculoskeletal injuries and discouragement from further participation in physical activity. Balancing training intensity and volume with recovery strategies is crucial for long-distance runners.
generalstated challengesevidence 5/5
Keywords: long-distance running poses physical mental challenges errors during
Effect of Concurrent Training on Middle-Distance Running Performances in Trained Athletes (2026) · Pamukkale Journal of Sport Sciences · doi
Further studies are needed to investigate the long-term effects of concurrent training on middle-distance running performance. Research should examine the effects of concurrent training on other aspects of athletic performance, such as sprinting and jumping ability. Studies should investigate the optimal combination of endurance and strength training for middle-distance runners.
generalfuture-work sectionevidence 4/5
Keywords: further studies needed investigate long-term effects concurrent training

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