title: The biochemical, physiological and psychological consequences of a "1,000 miles in 1,000 hours" walking challenge.
abstract: The combined effects of 42 days of chronic sleep disruption and repeated hourly bouts of physical exertion have not been described. This case study reports the physiological and psychological demands placed on one individual who walked 1 mile in each consecutive hour for a period of 1,000 h (42 days), covering a total distance of 1,000 miles. The participant walked at a mean speed of 1.75 m/s completing each mile in approximately 15 min. Over the course of the challenge, the individual lost 1.6 kg in body weight. Markers of skeletal muscle damage, increased gradually whilst free testosterone levels decreased over the course of the challenge. Stress hormones increased whilst inflammatory markers (CRP) initially rose but then returned towards baseline over the course of the study. Cognitive motor performance measured via reaction time was maintained throughout the 42 days. The participant also displayed mood states typical of an elite athlete at baseline and throughout the challenge. Participation in this novel '1,000 mile 1,000 h' walking challenge evoked considerable physiological stress in a fit, healthy middle-aged participant but did not markedly alter cognitive performance or mood over the 42-day period.
authors: Sport and Exercise Sciences Research Institute, University of Ulster, Jordanstown, Belfast, BT37 OQB, UK. mh.murphy@ulster.ac.uk
authors: M H
authors: MH
authors: Murphy
authors: G
authors: G
authors: Breslin
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authors: T
authors: Trinick
authors: C
authors: C
authors: McClean
authors: W
authors: W
authors: Moore
authors: E
authors: E
authors: Duly
authors: G W
authors: GW
authors: Davison
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