Changes in leg-spring behavior during a 5000m self-paced run in differently trained athletes
Aims.To explore whether fatigue-induced changes in spring-mass behavior during a 5000m self-paced run varied according to the runner`s training status.
Methods and results. Six highly- and six well-trained triathletes completed a 5000m time trial. Running velocity and vertical stiffness decreased significantly (P < 0.05) with fatigue, whereas leg stiffness remained constant. None of these parameters displayed a significant interaction between fatigue and training status, despite vertical stiffness being higher (P < 0.05) in highly-trained triathletes.
Conclusions.During a 5000m self-paced run, impairments in leg-spring behavior that occur with fatigue are not affected by athletes` training status.
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| Notations: | biological and medical sciences endurance sports training science |
| Published in: | Science & Sports |
| Language: | English French |
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2010
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scispo.2009.10.001 |
| Volume: | 25 |
| Issue: | 2 |
| Pages: | 99-102 |
| Document types: | article |
| Level: | advanced |