It has recently been found that ultra-marathon runners display improved running economy measured by the decrease in oxygen consumption at sub-maximal speeds. However, there is a lack of data as to whether the same change occurs at shorter distances. Therefore the purpose of this research is to determine if there is an improved running economy after races of 10km and 21.1km distances.
We are looking for male runners between the ages of 8 and 45 years who run at least 5 days per week, covering a minimum of 45km each week. You should not be on any medication or have any serious illnesses or injuries that affect your training (eg. diabetes, heart problems)
These runners must be willing to perform maximal treadmill tests before and 15-minute sub-maximal treadmill tests after each race and should be planning to run races of the required distances. They will not be required to alter their training regime.
Participants will be expected to come to the Sports Science Institute of South Africa in Newlands, Cape Town for VO2max and sub-maximal tests. These tests will be carried out at no cost to the runners. Feedback of the results will be provided.
Anyone who is willing to be part of this research project and would like additional information, please contact:
Nadira Chikte
Cell: 0828574466
E-mail: nadirachikte@gmail.com
We are looking for male runners between the ages of 8 and 45 years who run at least 5 days per week, covering a minimum of 45km each week. You should not be on any medication or have any serious illnesses or injuries that affect your training (eg. diabetes, heart problems)
These runners must be willing to perform maximal treadmill tests before and 15-minute sub-maximal treadmill tests after each race and should be planning to run races of the required distances. They will not be required to alter their training regime.
Participants will be expected to come to the Sports Science Institute of South Africa in Newlands, Cape Town for VO2max and sub-maximal tests. These tests will be carried out at no cost to the runners. Feedback of the results will be provided.
Anyone who is willing to be part of this research project and would like additional information, please contact:
Nadira Chikte
Cell: 0828574466
E-mail: nadirachikte@gmail.com