EFFECTS OF STAIR-CLIMB MARATHON ON PARTICIPANTS: A CASE STUDY OF STEP-UP EVENT
Keywords:
Stair Climb Marathon, Marathon impact, Benefits of marathonAbstract
This study examines effects of Stair-climb marathon on participants using a quantitative
survey. It was found that participations have a positive effect on the marathon impact
towards their health and wellness. Thus, the result indicates the higher the number of
satisfaction on stair-climb marathon impact towards their body, the lower are the
negative impact of marathon. These results will provide benefits for stair climb marathon
on participations and enable them to formulate appropriate strategies for next marathon
event. This study also seeks to contribute the positive impact of marathon toward human
body health.
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