Leo Lundy
Lead Researcher
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Leo Lundy
Lead Researcher
The Multi-Marathon Study investigates how multi-marathon participation shapes health, cognition, psychology, and physiology. Drawing on global datasets and participation of over 1000 multi-marathoners globally, it identifies the strengths and risks of sustained endurance participation and provides policy recommendations for athletes, organisers, and health professionals.Â
| Research | Global Scope | Impact |
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| 7 peer-reviewed studies spanning physiology, psychology, cognition, and participation | Data from 30+ countries and over 1000 multi-marathoners worldwide | Evidence guiding athlete welfare, gender equity, and endurance-sport policy |
About the Study
What Is a Multi-Marathoner?
Discover who multi-marathoners are, how they’re defined, and what makes this global community unique.Aims and Framework
Learn about the purpose, structure, and research framework of the Multi-Marathon Study.
Explore the Research
The Multi-Marathon Study spans seven peer-reviewed studies. Each examines how lifelong multi-marathon participation influences key domains of human performance and wellbeing.
| Domain | Focus | Learn More |
|---|---|---|
| Participation | Demographics, culture and participatory nature of multi-marathoning—An observational study highlighting issues with recommendations | Participation |
| Physiology | VOâ‚‚max, Ageing, and All-Cause Mortality: Insights from a Global Cohort of Multi-Marathoners | Physiology |
| Cognition | Mind Over Miles: Cognitive Functioning in Multi-marathon Runners. | Cognition |
| Psychology – Mental Health | Miles and mindset: The psychological toll of multi-marathoning | Mental Health |
| Psychology – Personality | Unveiling the psychological traits of multi-marathoners: Insights from TIPI personality trait analysis | Personality |
| Correlation | How Participation, Physiology, Psychology, and Cognition Interact in Multi-Marathon Runners: Insights from a Harmonised Cross-Sectional Analysis | Correlation |
| Policy | Multi-Marathon Participation and Health Risk: Policy Implications from a Global Cohort | Policy |
Recent Updates
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Media coverage:
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The Guardian — “Running on empty: why are so many marathon runners miserable?”
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The Times — “How a marathon could damage your marriage”
- Runner’s World — "Running multiple marathons could negatively impact your mental health"
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The Guardian — “Running on empty: why are so many marathon runners miserable?”
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Recent Conferences
- 4th International symposium on Cognitive Neuroscience and Psychology, Barcelona (11th Sept 2025)
- 3rd Global Conference on Psychology, Oxford (24th Oct 2025)
- 4th International symposium on Cognitive Neuroscience and Psychology, Barcelona (11th Sept 2025)
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Upcoming conferences:
- ISSP Hong Kong (2nd Dec 2025)