Ultra-marathons are becoming ever more popular throughout the world. These races may occur continuously either over a 24-36 hour period or over multi-days. In a number of ways, these events offer unique challenges to both the athlete and the sports medicine physician. Featuring two expert physicians who discuss their experiences as medical directors for several ultra-marathons around the world, Racing the Planet: Ultra-Marathon Medicine focuses on the evaluation and treatment of injuries in ultra-marathon and multi-day runners. The DVD also details several of the essential factors involved in planning medical coverage for such races. In addition, the DVD reviews several challenging cases concerning ultra-marathon medicine.
