2019 – 6th Congress
October 11-13, 2019 (held in conjunction with the South African Sports Medicine Association Conference 2019)
Century City Convention Centre, Cape Town, South Africa
Friday, October 11, 2019
14:00-14:15
Opening
Speaker: Martin Hoffman
14:15-15:45
Advances in Endurance Training
Speakers: Nicola Giovanelli, Rob Lamberts, Maaike Eken
16:00-17:00
Topic: Proper Hydration During Prolonged Exercise
Speakers: Tim Noakes, Marty Hoffman
17:00-17:30
Case Studies/Abstract Presentations
Saturday, October 12, 2019
09:00-10:00
Defining Ultra-Endurance Foot Races and Participation Trends in Ultra-Endurance Sports
Speaker: Volker Scheer
10:00-11:00
Gastrointestinal Symptoms in Ultra-Endurance Athletes – Prevention and Management Strategies
Speaker: Ricardo Costa
11:15-12:15
Acute Alterations in Running Economy and Biomechanics
Speakers: Nicola Giovanelli, Rob Lamberts, Maaike Eken
12:15-13:00
Abstract Presentations
Sunday, October 13, 2019
09:15-10:15
Medical Complications During Ultramarathons
Speakers: Martin Schwellnus, Marty Hoffman, Patrick Basset
10:15-11:15
Common Ultramarathon Running Injuries
Speakers: Martin Schwellnus, Volker Scheer
11:15-12:00
Appropriate Level of Medical Support at Ultramarathons
Speaker: Marty Hoffman