Table 3

Marathon finishing time according to degree of weight change during the marathon

GroupDegree of weight changeNo frequency (%)Finishing times (min) mean (SEM)
1Gain of weight62 (9.5)238 (30)*
2Loss of weight between 0 and 2%223 (34.4)234 (27)**
3Loss of weight between 2 and 4%245 (37.7)227 (30)***
4Loss of weight >4%113 (17.1)220 (31)****

  • ↵* p<0.05, 1 versus 4.

  • ↵** p<0.05, 2 versus 3.

  • ↵*** p<0.05, 1 versus 3.

  • ↵**** p<0.05, 2 versus 4.