Trail vs marathon: which race wears you out more?

NCT ID NCT06282341

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looked at how trail running and marathon running affect fatigue and recovery. Healthy runners completed a simulated marathon, a simulated trail run, or a real trail run. Researchers measured muscle strength before, right after, and one month after each race to see how the body recovers from these different types of running.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Fatigue

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Unités de Myologie et de Médecine du Sport

    Saint-Etienne, France, 42055, France

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