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Showing 1 to 20 of 33 for “"Distance Running"”.
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Modeling of short-distance running
… construct a model of human performance in short distance foot races. First, we describe the Hill-Keller model of competitive running, based on the solution to an optimal control problem, and then focus on that part of the model dealing with short distance races. Our task is to estimate two …
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Appropriately complex biomechanical modelling of distance running
… between the current simple and complex models of running, it is unclear as to the level of complexity required to model normal distance running. Therefore, the aim of this PhD was to develop an “appropriately complex” biomechanical model of running. The first investigation aimed to assess the …
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On the run: perspectives on long distance running.
… deeper understanding of the experiences of long distance runners. An etlmographic research design was adopted to understand the nature of the social world of long distance runners through interviews and observations which were thematically analysed. The sample comprised twenty five international …
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Pricing Participant Sport: The Pricing Development Process in Long-Distance Running Events
… pricing practices and consumer behavior in long-distance running events. Two studies address (1) current practices in pricing and registration policies for long-distance running events, and (2) factors that influence the decision-making process by which event organizers develop, adopt, and …
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ACUTE EFFECTS OF LONG DISTANCE RUNNING ON C-REACTIVE PROTEIN AND ARTERIAL STIFFNESS
… the acute exercise-induced hypotension in long-distance runners 24 hours post-race. Results from our secondary hypothesis indicated that long-distance runners may have better PWV outcomes by pacing with intermittent moderate intensity (i.e., jogging or walking).</p>
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The kinetics, kinematics and energy requirements of distance running: Implications for footwear design
… of performance. Over the past thirty years the running shoe has changed considerably. However, despite significant advances in footwear technology, the incidence of injury in distance runners has not altered meaningfully. It has been postulated that poor footwear selection is the mechanism …
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Competitive Long-Distance Running and Its Effect on the Self-Concept of Emotionally Disturbed Adolescents: An Evaluative Study
… of the "Runaway" program, a competitive long-distance running program, in meeting the program goals for the treatment of emotionally disturbed adolescents. The study reviews Piers-Harris Self Concept Scale (SCS) scores of clients in a long-term in-patient treatment facility. A Post-test only …
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The Effects of Uphill vs. Level-Grade High-Intensity Interval Training on Key Physiological Indices of Distance Running
… as to its physiological efficacy, uphill running represents a frequently prescribed and often used form of high-intensity interval training in the development of competitive distance runners. In contrast, several biomechanical studies suggest uphill vs. level-grade running results in …
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The Relative Influence of a Model of Selected Physiological, Morphological and Running Parameters on Middle Distance Running Performance
… morphological and mechanical parameters on running performance at 800, 1500 and 3000 meters (m). The hypothesis examined was that the relative contribution and priority of importance of the parameters studied would be similar across the middle distances. Fifty-eight male recreational runners …
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A Case Study of the Coaching Philosophy of a Men's NCAA Distance Running Coach: To what extent is it Humanistic?
… philosophy and methods of a successful mens NCAA distance running coach and describe to what extent the stated coaching philosophy and coaching methods of the coach are humanistic. Through coach interviews, athlete interviews, training session observations, and artifact collection, this research …
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The assessment of fatigue-related changes in stride mechanics, variability and long-range correlations in recreational and elite distance runners using foot-mounted inertial sensors
… variability and long-range correlations during running, as well as their relationship with fatigue and skill level. For this purpose, three separate experiments were conducted. As a first step, it was established whether a simple hardware setup consisting of a wireless foot-mounted inertial …
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Shoe Bending Stiffness and Muscle-Tendon Unit Function in Running
The latest records set during long-distance running competitions have been attributed to recent footwear midsole innovations. One of these midsole innovations that has been claimed to have large effects on biomechanical, physiological, and performance variables is the use of a carbon fibre plate to …
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A Biomechanical Analysis of Sprinters vs. Distance Runners at Equal and Maximal Speeds
<p>In the sport of track and field, sprinting and distance running represent two major categories of athletes. Sprinting is associated with power and speed, whereas distance running focuses on the economy of movement. With distance running there are elements of sprint technique that overlap. With …
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Medical complications during a community-based mass participation endurance running event – an investigation of the epidemiology and risk factors associated with medical complications, with recommendations for risk mitigation
… including life-threatening complications during distance running events has not been well described. The aims of this research were to document the incidence of medical complications (study 1), determine risk factors associated with medical complications (studies 2 and 3), and develop and apply a …
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Osteoarthritis and ultra-distance marathon running
… joints (hip, knee, and ankle joints) during distance running might be a potential precipitating factor in OA. The aim of this case-control study was to investigate the relationship between total accumulated running volume and OA in the weightbearing joints. In this study, OA was defined as …
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Medical consequences following endurance sports : acute pre-race illness : the effect of a screening and educational intervention program on race participation, inability to finish a race and medical complications during a race
… respiratory tract infections (the week before a distance running event) in distance runners, the relationship between exercise and infections, and the possible health consequences of participating in sport whilst suffering from an acute infective illness; 2) to document the period prevalence of …
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Physical characteristics and functional fitness of Senior Olympic athletes
… athletes trained in a variety of sports, from distance running to passive sports, with varying degrees of frequency. The healthy non-athletes exercised with similar frequency. Athletes and non-athletes, though apparently healthy, had chronic health conditions related to aging such as …
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