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