What Happens To Your Body During An Ultramarathon
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- Опубліковано 21 лип 2024
- Ultramarathons are races ranging from 50 to 4,345 km. During races, the most common problems for runners are nausea and vomiting. Some runners may get blurry vision. Sleepiness and hallucinations are problems in longer races lasting more than 24 hours.
Following is a transcript of the video:
Ultramarathons are a growing sport in the US and globally. In these grueling tests of human endurance, your body can go through a lot of stress. Following is a transcript of the video.
In 2018, more than 108-thousand people finished ultramarathons in the US alone. An ultramarathon is any race longer than 42 kilometers. Races can range anywhere from 50 to over 4,000 kilometers. But one of the more common lengths covers about 100 kilometers and takes, on average, 17 hours to finish.
In some of the longer races, half of the runners never see the finish line. Because these races not only push you to your mental limit they take a toll on your body both inside and out.
Ultra runners endure pretty extreme conditions. The Badwater Ultramarathon, for example, covers over 4,000 meters of elevation through Death Valley, in July, one of the hottest months of the year. Temperatures reach up to 47 degrees Celsius, causing headaches and dizziness in many runners.
But even if you’re running in more comfortable weather, you could be feeling sick to your stomach. One of the most common issues in any ultramarathon is nausea and/or vomiting. It affects about 37% of people who complete a race, but it’s also the number one reason runners won’t finish in the first place.
That’s because running disrupts your digestion. It diverts blood away from your stomach to your muscles. And since ultramarathons last so long, many races provide sandwiches, pasta, and other carb-loaded meals. As a result, that food will sit around undigested, causing problems. But if your stomach isn’t slowing you down, your eyes could be causing you grief.
Windy conditions can dry out or damage the cells that pump a protective liquid layer over your cornea, which can cause your cornea to swell up and blur your vision. During the Hellgate 100K for example, runners report losing most of their vision by the end. They call it “Hellgate Eyes.”
But no amount of protection or preparation can prevent one symptom: Sleepiness. For a 17-hour race, it might not be so bad. But longer races can stretch to more than 24 hours, which can make sleepy runners more prone to trips and falls or worse, hallucinations.
The Barkley Marathons, for example, is a race where runners are given 60 hours to finish 161 km. In 2005, one runner reported that he thought he saw houses at the top of the mountain and believed he was their garbageman sent to pick up the trash.
Despite all these health hazards, ultrarunning is a growing sport. One study found that compared to marathoners, ultrarunners are more likely to do it for nature and a sense of purpose than for the competitive aspect. So if you’re up for the challenge, plenty of races are on trails through natural areas, so at least you’ll get a great view!
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What Happens To Your Body During An Ultramarathon - Наука та технологія
You ever just run to flex on walking people.
yes
I actually am
You ever walk to flex on wheelchair people
Yes...but every time I do it, a black hole appears...
you ever just see to flex on blind people
I run a lot, and I’ve even ran a pretty quick marathon. But when I finished that marathon I said “man I don’t think I’ll ever try running farther than this” when my legs almost gave out in exhaustion.. honestly that’s because ultra running is a whole different type of sport, it’s not about speed it’s just about survival
Don’t you play Roblox lol
@@itscrystals1397 what does that have to do with anything?
@@cheesesits nothing it’s just funny that I found the richest Roblox player on here talking about running marathons
I just got into 'endure sports' I'm 17 and I love it mate I just wanna do all these ulta marathons ultra cyclothons and stuff.....it's jist amazing....
if you're not trained or haven't done any running at all then it'll be about survival for you, even if it is just 10k. If you're a professional/elite ultramarathoner and it is about speed. Who ever cross the finish line first wins.
During an Ultramarathon, your body goes Ultra Instinct
Christopher Moon
OMG! ARE YOU AN UNDERTALE FAN?
Anonymous Girl stop
Lmaoo
extra cheese
Why stop? I mean, I am not making a joke on her
Haha no it doesn’t. It goes ultra broken. 😂
Ran several ultras now....yup. This is all true. Heck I get sleepy at 10 hrs.
How many miles do you cover non stop? And how long you rest before the next leg?
Hi all. I'm an ultra marathon runner and decided to make a youtube channel in hopes of sharing my journey. If you could take a moment to check it out that would mean a lot. ua-cam.com/video/LwJ9sU2UO6U/v-deo.html
Adderall
@@johnthouin5145 Nah, running on stims is not a good idea
@@gl4989 I would say caffeine is an exception.
Why am I watching this, I will never run an Ultramarathon
Except when you are on a simulator
It will still help you occasionally!
I believe in you. :)
The video is over dramatic about it, everything less than 24h (so max 1 night w/out sleep) is manageable if you train meaningfully and you are careful with nutrition/hydratation
well start with a 5k run and see where you get from there :)
I personally really enjoy ultras. I'm a mid pack runner at best, so the effort level is always pretty low with lots of walking when going uphill. I've ran five or six ultras now, including one last week, up to fifty miles. Unlike a 5k or 10k, which is basically a full on sprint until you finish, an ultra requires being smart, pacing yourself, and being cognizant of your food/water intake. Short of that, it'll hurt some towards the end, but it's an almost transcendental experience each time. You're capable of way more than you might think.
Me too. 54 yo midpacker here. Did a 50 miler 2 weeks ago. A few 55ks and a bunch of 25- mile range trail runs on my own. Did asphalt marathons in my early 40s but now only run on trails
During my first 100 miler, I yelled at a trash bin. Thought it was a person in the middle of the sidewalk.
massive respect to all ultra runners
Well, as an ultra-runner, I completed all races up to a 50K and doing a second attempt for a 50M in September. Pacing, Fueling, and Hydration are key components for best success for finishing an ultra race.
What distance you run nonstop?
User Droid from my fridge to my room
eMTy doctrine How do you manage knee pain?My knees start hurting a lot after 10 miles.
Found that cannabis(sativas) at those really tough junctures is helpful and can get you through another 2 or 3 hours with minimal pain.
@@jakec2009 lose weight. Increase your cadence. Mid to forefoot strike. Proper form of running
Runs marathon, runs a few more meters after crossing finish line
Me: I’m a bit of an athlete too
Well.... Since you run a marathon. You ARE an athlete!
irfinity I ran one lol but not fast at all, almost got dq’ed
Have a little confidence !
ButterPlayz_YT hey you passed the cut off
ButterPlayz_YT Bruh 99% of the population will never even attempt a marathon you are better than you think
I’m the ultramarathon champion, just ask my TV channel lady. She’ll tell you all about it. Yup, I even beat the former record holder Aladeen
Kim Jong-un that sounds too aladeen.
literally beat him? lol
Is China your enemy if you found out North Korean ate Chinese food?
Kim Jong-un lol
I call BS
Who is watching this because u love David goggins
goggins shit himself an kept going 💯
Heard of the tarahumara?
Gettin after it
Here 😊
Robert Baratheon So what I shit myself all the time.
I’ve run ultras and love them. My longest is only 52km so I’ve happily avoided all the bad stuff. The good stuff is the training and racing is amazing for my mental health. I find being out in nature therapeutic and the whole process gives me a beautiful sense of purpose. Thks for your video!
52 km is just a little bit more than regular marathon
@@kennethkho7165 yes sir
I clicked looking at 100 degree. Thinking how is this even possible. Then I realized it's America. Weird with units.
Jaswinder Singh Narula same
That’s why, I don’t use Barbaric ImPeRiAl UnItS . I use the Le Système Internationale (Metric)
Osman Batur Ikr
Metric system sucks ass
Imagine running even a marathon on 47°C though!!!
The barkleys is the hardest u can ever do! Only 17 runners finished the run. Since 1986
The Barkley is mentally demanding. They run 5 marathons back to back while having to follow that mad man's instructions. Brutal. I hope I will participate one day
@@youssefrochdi1994 4 not 5
Youssef Rochdi each lap is about 20 miles so it’s about 100 miles if you finish
@Joe Greene Leadville 100 you only have 30 hours to complete a 100 mile marathon and its at the highest elevated city in the US that one is usually considered the hardest
@@kuuderesyndrome3249 It's tough but I'm sure most Tarahumaras can run that much in that time. Yes. I read Born To Run.
I personally have done an ultramarathon, with the longest distance I have gone being 30 miles. I totally agree with what this video has to say on how your body is affected physically. Even though that’s only 4 miles more than a marathon, my body felt like glass and when I had to sidestep out do the way for a bike towards the end that was enough to make me come to a dead stop cramp. Our bodies were not physically designed to run that far, but I can understand the wanting to fulfill purpose as that was my intention of finishing it in the past. Good video spreading awareness about this!
Ultra marathons are insane 🔥🔥
That's strange, I've finished somewhere between 10-15 ultras, and I have many friends in the community. Yet I've only ever heard of a few isolated incidents of vomiting and nausea. Never experienced it myself. Would be good to see what kind of ultra runner survey is behind that data, what was their sample.
In any case, it's important to note that the races mentioned here are some of the toughest in the world (e.g. Badwater and Barkley). One does not simply go there without many years of experience and gradually more tougher ultras races behind one's belt.
Also, like someone else mentioned in the comments, the key ingredients to a good ultra experience are:
1) proper pacing (i.e. knowing your pace, not going too fast, never pushing yourself too hard),
2) fueling (eating things your body can digest easily, such as bananas, sports bars, sports gels, sports drinks and similar - I mean wtf was that about pasta, food like that is only ever served after the race),
3) hydration (knowing approx. how much you sweat per an hour when running, and therefore running with a backpack which will usually hold anywhere from 0.7L, for the world's top ultra athletes, to 2L of water or sports drink, for people like me, in special reservoirs).
And as for sleepiness - realistically, no-one really has to start worrying about that until they are doing races which come close to 24h in length.
Well said. I am by far not an expert Ultrarunner, but the ones I've done, I don't think I've seen 37% toss cookies. Yes, I've been nauseated, but yet to throw-up. Maybe in Skyrunning (above treeline).
awesome info man thank you
I’ve ran and completed two full marathons. I hope to finish an ultramarathon someday.
Just bucket listing....
A 50k ultramarathon on trails is easier on the body than a road marathon. Different angles, different muscles used, varied impacts, more forgiving terrain and therefore impacts on the joints. Takes a bit of practice running on trails but as for the distance, you could for sure do an ultra if you can do a marathon. I'm running a road marathon tomorrow to qualify for an ultra, and I'm more scared for my knees tomorrow than I am for the 100k in February!
@@johnnewman7663 Agree with everything you just said (well, a year ago). I hope you stop running on pavement. Trail runs are not only easier on your body, but they're also more scenic and more fun.
@@alwaysuseless I needed that road marathon to qualify for a trail ultra. I do as much running as I can on trails. Since I wrote that a year ago I've taken a shining to exploration also - linking up big geographical features off-track and working out scrambles to get to places for the views, etc. I feel so lucky to have chanced upon the hobby! Got a 100-mile trail ultra in April which I'm super-psyched for up and down the Victorian Alps :)
@@johnnewman7663 Up and down the Victorian Alps sounds like fun. Your April is roughly equivalent to our October in the U.S. Fortunately, your alps are "only" 6,500 ft. :-) Do your runs and scrambles include backpacking (overnight camping)? I'm into ultralight backpacking and long runs, but I've never combined them. I don't think I'd like running with 15 or 20 pounds on my back. I want to do the Western States (100 miles), but that's a crap shoot to get in, even with a qualifying 100-K.
@@alwaysuseless Yes the peaks are modest compared to US/Europe, but there is 25,000ft of elevation over the course so it's relentless by Australian standards. I haven't done a multi-day run with ultra-light gear yet but I'm keen. I have done that style - camping at a base and doing a long run each day as a holiday. Tried a 50K, mountain then 50K the next day as a way of experiencing a new area. Very satisfying! Good luck with Western States! Like everyone else I'd love to do that race - but there are so many stunning areas in the US, you won't have to do much research to find another course that floats your boat. I'm interested in Ouray 100, No Business 100, and in South Africa Mac Pac 100, and the new UTMB race in the Pyranese... if only I were super rich with no responsibilities :)
One guy that ran the Barkley was tripping so hard, he couldn't use his map. He said it kept turning into photos of his family!
Kudos to those humans who have a desire to do this. I have no desire to run more than 4 or 5 miles
AAron same 😂
Dang I can’t run over a mile
Cause you’re weak asf
I’m 12 and hopefully one day I’ll run the ultra
@@bensimmons6149 and you cant shoot consistent jumpers and liability in playoffs
I actually quite like the hallucinations during endurance events. So far they've been pretty funny. Once I saw a gnome stroll by.
I ran my first 100km for a fundraiser. It was around my school’s track (I’m 17). I ran 250 laps. I started running at midnight and finished at 7 pm. But I started feeling sleepy only after two hours of running.
Yes I also run 100000km when I was 3 years old to entertain my mum
@@dididubalier2196 STOP!
thats dope af keep that shit up bro- i wish i was that type of a beast at 17, I'm 35. good shit.
Good gawd! What have I signed up for?!? 😱
i really want to complete a ultra marathon in my life. it’s one in my bucket list. but i wanna do it cause i’m competitive asf and i also love nature but i wanna do it to compete
Right... enjoy the view while you’re sleepy, hallucinating, damn near blind, and suffering stomach issues.
Sign me up!
Jacob Bali 😂 I KNOW
Hopefully running a 200 miler next year. The Bigfoot 200... Pray for me
Good luck!
Did you finish?:)
@@Ob_Bashar I did! Bigfoot cancelled so my friend and I ran a 200 miler in a state park by his house. 73 hrs from start to finish :D
@@markbonik damn bro... I’m shook. How did you do it? Like how did you push through the discomfort and what fueled you do this?
@@LouisLeCrack Well, we figured we already put in the time/training.. we might as well run 200. It was rough! Here is an album. Not sure it will show here... photos.app.goo.gl/LHukcHbLqLYxH3rp6
I've never run an ultra and I can confirm all of this is true.
My "ultra" was a 2-miler last month. It was also my last 2+ mile run, ever. Every second of it was miserable. I now use my running shoes to mow the lawn, instead.
So, if you're a garbage man running an ultra and you begin to hallucinate you're a garbage man running an ultra, How do you distinguish between reality and hallucination?
Hw doesn't have to. He just has to keep running.
I pass out and get picked up by local pioneers.
To prepare for an ultramarathon, you need to do long runs and consume food on the run. Get your body accustomed to exertion AND digestion. Otherwise, you're definitely going to bonk when you attempt 100 miles (161 Km).
I tried running a marathon and my legs just gave up on the 30th km, cramps all over the area, even on some parts of the legs ive never had cramps before, thats just 30 km, and I had to get into the ambulance to the finishing line! Forget marathons, ultramarathon? Now that is pain! To all ultramarathon runners, yall are beasts!
Conclusion: you can be high just by running 60 miles 😂😂😂
True. It’s called runners high
Just... 🙄
"just"
to be fair it's much easier to buy drugs, lol
Thanks for useing the metric system.
If there's something I know I'll never have to worry about is this
The max I have run is 77 kms cross country (mil trg), from Saharanpur to Dehradun India with my 12 kg pack and 3.5 kg rifle. This was in 2011. Run lasted 10+ hours. What a run it was!
Would like to go back to that fitness level. Presently I go for sub 2 hr 20km runs...
Completed my first ever race of any kind, 100km was a great day, my tip be eat before you get hungry drink before your thirsty' walk the hills and enjoy it
I just want to run at least a mile. I'm not there yet.
Ashley Watkins keep working, you can do it.
Repetition. Go often and you will.
Also it can come down to mental fortitude and sometimes you've got to push beyond your body with the mind
So 1 millimeter over a marathon is an Ultra-Marathon? Sweet.
50km is the minimum in an ultramarahon race.
I would pass out.
Man, I feel special now lol. Here’s to more! 🍻
After 4000 Kms, _"Unfortunately, You've reached an End"_
Your body goes ultra sicko mode
And then you experience a mirage of Travis Scott
BEAUTIFUL 😆😆🤪🤪🤪!!...... This WHOLE LITTLE comment thread!
I think that it should be noted that the Barkly marathons are almost impossible to get into and the course changes every year
You missed a big one...Hyponatremia and the fact that longer ultras can really screw-up your endocrine system for months if you don't train properly.
Marathon: 26.2 miles
Ultra marathon: anything more than 26.2 miles
Me: Runs 26.3 miles
Also me: I’m an ultra marathoner
Lol, nice one. 😁
And that's how PewDiePie lost his legs
Ok
Ok
fucks off
@@user-og9nl5mt1b no u
@@veroxeon1858 yes me
I ran 30 miles yesterday. Nothing happened to my body. Oh and by the way, technically anything over marathon distance is an ultra. So, 43km is arguably one. You don't have to run Badwater to be an ultramarathoner.
Hallucinations and a nice view hmmm sign me up! Deadass finna be my new hobby :D
Ultrarunners are the greatest athletes in the world
No, digestive system slows down but never stops, especially on such slow paced ultra vs high paced road marathon. Feeding simple carb and sugar are the way to go. My personal favorite is Coke - sugar, hydration, and caffeine. Who says sleepy? If you are a competitive runner, you do not get sleepy.
Not all ultras are trail marathons. Some tend to be just timed races that run consistent loops for 12,24,48,72+ hours.
There’s a bit of a science to fuel intake during different ultras but not all are specifically brutal in terms of heat and elevation gain. They all have a unique challenge to it which is what keeps it interesting. I implore you to check out the results from the 24 hour world championships this past weekend in Albi, France!
I cannot run enough! I wish I had more time to do so!
I did CCC in 108km around mont blanc last 2017 it was one of the worst weather for the race’s history. After descending Grand col ferret and reaching Champex lac around 70k into the race, my eyesight went all white. I had to stay inside the station for 3 hrs until my vision got a bit better which costed me my buffer time, good thing I was still able to finish the race. No food intake after 50km
Congratulations for finishing after those hiccups! Any tips on the best precautions one can take to avoid or get out of such a situation? Thanks
Sounds like this type of competition is not only senseless, but sort of knocks years off the body's length of life.
Very good video, very useful information. 🇬🇷🏃♂️Best inspiration is the one athlete who is running 😃🏃♂️😃in the highest number of the years worldwide during his lifetime 🏃♂️🇬🇷 age 64yrs I did 4750 km!, at the end of 60 days race duration I was feeling nothing problem even cold, windy, and raining weather. Congratulations in every participant And organizers ultra marathons
Insane! These people are literally challenging their limits 😅
Thank you for using the metric units
How many days do you take to complete 4,345 km run?? How do you do the run, continuosly without a break or with intervals in between?? Is it an individual race or a passing baton relay??
That day, for no particular reason, I decided to go for a little run. So I ran to the end of the road. And when I got there, I thought maybe I'd run to the end of town. And when I got there, I thought maybe I'd just run across Greenbow County. And I figured, since I run this far, maybe I'd just run across the great state of Alabama. And that's what I did. I ran clear across Alabama. For no particular reason I just kept on going. I ran clear to the ocean. And when I got there, I figured, since I'd gone this far, I might as well turn around, just keep on going. When I got to another ocean, I figured, since I'd gone this far, I might as well just turn back, keep right on going.
I remembered trying to do a normal marathon before, I died on the first kilometre lol
What is even that
I actually just started trail running this year. Right now I only run a distance of 10-15k, which I'm being honest, if I run even longer or further it just becomes a logistical nightmare. I think anything that takes longer than 2 hours is just too much. I may look at doing a half and full marathons at some point, but never anything more than that.
That is what everyone says before running a marathon. After you finish a marathon you get hooked and start thinking in bigger races, trust me
After running 10-15k i ran 25k no problem. You can run a semimarathon in about 2 hours while still being an amateur runner. I was even overweight when I started. You think it's a lot, but actually your body can do a lot more than you think if you train it (doesn't even have to be crazy training, just periodic). The biggest barrier is mental, you think it's gonna be 100% harder because you double the distance, but it's really not like that!
I relate to wanting to do ultras for the scenery and joy of running alone 😀. I would never do Death Valley. I don’t run in extreme heat. Extreme cold, I have run in and did fine, but heat is more dangerous
Great documentaries out there on The Barkley. Much longer than 100 miles. It changes and gets longer every time someone finished the race (only like 17 people have in 30 years) but he never changes the description.
Also, something like 2 climbs of everest in total elevation gain.
the “where dreams go to die” doc is a great look into what all goes on. Lazarus is a crazy man but so is everyone running the Barkley Marathons!
Marathons are an evolutionary feature of human race
My Mind started doubting itself,then i have to scold it,recalibrated and enjoy every steps....
Thank you for using the metric system.
I will do the ultra marathon in my car
I was recently had to stop fighting due to CTE issues and then 1mnth later i got hit by a car rollerblading back to my apartment and broke my rt leg!! And im using Ultra Marathon training and hunger to compete as my rehab
Lol once he said hallucinations the trippy music played😆🤣😏
How to get rid of nausia and vomiting problem for Ultramarathon?
the house is paid actor
Me watching this - So cool, wanna try
Now that’s epic
You mean fortnite?
@@PrinceKashyap. Now that's epic game*
if you can hallucinate a bear chasing you. you'll win.
Here in Greece we have the marathon and the spartathlon which is 247km or 153 miles from Athens to sparta it's a badass ultramarathon because of the elevation of the ground you know mountains and staff!
It's a good thing to remember that the guy who ran the original Marathon died after he finished it.
Good thumbnail
whats the longterm effect?
cardiovascular and knees vs sedentary people or vs active people that only exercise 1hr/day, 3x/weeks
As far as i understand, massively better than sedentary people and possibly worse than highly active people (heart scarring and MAYBE increased possibilities of arithmia/heart issues, knees, etc).
Watching this as I’m training for my first ultra lol
have you run your ultra yet?
just finish an ultratrailrun last week thoughs I have never felt more alive and dying at the same time hahaha
Great job using Si units
Run Forrest! Run!!
Sounds dangerous. I gotta sign up.
I can't even run beyond 10 minutes at a go 🤣🤣
Abigail A 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Slow down. There you go
i don't even run! forget ultramarathon! its interesting to watch these videos though!
Ive run only 3 short ultras a 48k,50k and 60k the longest taking about 7 hours so havent got to the delusional stage yet
Another running mate of mine has done a few longer runs up to around 160k but his most challenging was a mountain run 76k but was over 10k of elevation gain
He didnt make it to the last check point and missed the cut off for finishing by 15 minutes
I wasnt there at the time but he later told me that when he got his DNF and no finishers medal he sat down in a cold water stream for about 10 mins and cried
The following year he did the same event again and made it in time
He wants me to go with him next year to do it
Ill let you guess my response 🤔😂
You ended up joining your friend?! What mountain run is that one?
@@sministro
No I didnt go
I've had some injuries and for the last 10 months I've be battling long covid issues
Slowly recovering and doing some swimming and some slow easy short runs,not even close to training for an ultra again my heart and lungs are pretty trashed at the moment
The event is "Buffalo Stampede"
Mountain area of regional Victoria in Australia
It's normally run in the early days of April which is the start of our Autumn a bit cooler
Ultra running. If you're going to be stupid, you've got to be tough.
What is ideology behind Ultramarathon races... Why do people participate and what's the key take??
Is it only joy of victory or process??
I do ultra marathon every year. I walk more than 100km a year. Does that count?
As a mailman with a walking route, I hit the 100km mark weekly.
David freakin' goggins is the god of ultra marathons.
At this point the US is just being a little kid refusing to convert to the metric system SMH
Well that is pretty expensive to change all the road signs from US customary to metric system.
David Goggins laughs at this!
STAY HARD!
If im doing an ultra marathon, ill be walking it.
erzebeth cavanaugh that’s called hiking you dumbass
Cross country/marathon runners are the army rangers of sports lmao
Upofsj And Don’t Forget SWIMMERS
*I feel exhausted after watching this video*
That was hilarious 😂😂
Plot twist, it was 100°C
I feel nausea when I run even a mile and I overheat
nice!!!
Today i tried running a marathon at 35km i gave up and now i am in bed with hurting legs
So close!!! Did you eat and drink, and do you think you might have kept going if you'd started slower?
I wanted to pull out of my first marathon at the 26k mark when my knees got upset, but I had accepted too many donations to quit, so I hobbled to the end, feeling sorry for myself.
After some better training and preparation I enjoy longer distances now, especially on trails. Maybe you could have another go, maybe a trail 50k? 42k whacking your knees on the hard road is brutal for the body!
It started to crazy storm rain and i was out in the open the rain was really really hard and it was super windy all of sudden making it hard to see or breathe also for about the last 30 min strava stopped working and my phone had low battery so maybe i will try again in better condition