Psychosocial factors as predictors of dropout in ultra-trailers

Objective Although research on the physiological and psychological factors of endurance performance has been extensive, the factors related to dropping out of ultra-trail races have not been well documented. The aim of this study was to examine psychosocial factors as predictors of dropout in ultra-trail runners. Methods Two hundred and twenty-one volunteer athletes completed a survey that included measures of: (a) motivational variables...