Baseline characteristics of the Marikenloop runners
| Variable | Total group | ≥1 GI symptoms during their last run | |
|---|---|---|---|
| n=433* | Yes n=210* | No n=223* | |
| Age (year)† | 38.6±11.5 | 36.8±11.5 | 40.4±11.2 |
| Body weight (kg)† | 67.0±10.6 | 68.8±12.3 | 65.3±8.5 |
| Height (cm) | 169.8±6.3 | 170.1±6.6 | 169.5±5.9 |
| BMI (kg/m2)† | 23.2±2.9 | 23.6±3.0 | 22.7±2.7 |
| Waist circumference (cm) | 79.7±7.9‡ | 80.6±7.7§ | 79.0±8.1¶ |
| WHR | 0.80±0.06‡ | 0.81±0.05§ | 0.80±0.06¶ |
*Data represent mean±SD.
†Significant difference between group with and without GI symptoms during their last run (p<0.001).
‡n=245.
§n=109.
¶n=136.
BMI, body mass index; GI, gastrointestinal; WHR, waist-to-hip ratio.