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Showing 1 to 20 of 274 for “"Runners"”.
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Health beliefs and practices of runners versus non-runners
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Nutrient Intake of Marathon Runners
… food records from a large group of marathon runners were analyzed and compared to various standards of dietary quality. Nutrient intake by the runners exceeded two-thirds the Recommended Dietary Allowance for all nutrients except for vitamin D and zinc in female runners. Energy and nutrient …
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Gas exchange kinetics in elite runners.
… male sprinters (ST) and 12 elite male endurance runners (ET). A 300s pseudo random binary sequence (PRBS) exercise protocol was selected to investigate differences between ST and ET. Oxygen uptake (ml-min[-1]) and VCO[2] (ml-min[-1]) were measured on a breath-by-breath basis using a Marquette MGA …
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Trail runners: Neuromuscular and biomechanical insights
… of dynamic stability in well-trained trail runners and contrast this group with age- and performance-matched road runners. All runners performed three clinical assessments: the Star Excursion Balance Test (SEBT), Unilateral Bridge Hold (UBH) and Single Leg Squat (SLS). No differences were …
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Sources of self-efficacy in distance runners
… the sources of self-efficacy for distance runners. The first study utilized a quantitative approach to investigate the relationship between self-efficacy, affect and training volume during marathon training. The results revealed that self-efficacy fluctuated over the training period and was …
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Ergogenic aids used by ultra-marathon runners
… characteristics of use among ultra-marathon runners. Aims and Objectives: The aim of this study is to describe the use of ergogenic aids in ultra-marathon runners. The specific objectives of the study were to: a) To obtain information on the use of ergogenic aids in ultra- marathon runners, …
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Gastrocnemius muscle structure and function in habitually resistance-trained marathon runners and traditionally running-trained marathon runners: a comparative analysis
… resistance training exist, it is unclear whether runners are routinely incorporating evidence-based resistance training into marathon training programmes. If runners are performing habitual resistance training, it is also unknown if the resistance training is of sufficient magnitude or intensity …
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PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS OF ADULT ONE DOG CANICROSS RUNNERS
<p>Canicross is competitive team sport in which a human athlete is towed via a canine athlete on an elastic gangline. Although drastically understudied, it is likely that canicross performance comes down to differences in human aspects, canine aspects and the interaction between human and canine. …
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Performance trends of seasoned Two Oceans Ultramarathon runners
… The performance trends of such seasoned runners have been of interest to identify trends that could influence participation and running career longevity. Aim To identify performance trends of seasoned ultramarathon runners across their Two Oceans Ultramarathon running careers. Specific …
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The use of recovery modalities by endurance runners
… muscle injuries are common in endurance runners. A well-planned recovery protocol is crucial to limit fatigue and prevent injuries. There are multiple modalities available to aid the recovery process and facilitate optimal performance. However, there is limited information regarding the …
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An investigation of techniques used for training distance runners and the development of a training program for high school distance runners
… of training used by the world’s leading distance runners and coaches. From this study a program of training was formulated that could be applied to high school distance runners. The methods used to obtain data for this study were (1) examination of numerous books and magazines; and (2) interviews …
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Association between Overuse Injury and Biomechanics in Distance Runners
… variables with injury frequency in distance runners. We hypothesize that frequency of injury will influence a discrete set of kinematic, kinetic, anthropometric, and strength variables. Specifically, increased injury frequency will be associated with greater joint motion and joint loads, a …
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Attributes contributing to the travel behaviour of trail runners
… the use of trail running events attracts trail runners to more remote or less known tourism destinations in South Africa. However, at present there is very limited research focusing on trail runners globally and specifically in South Africa from a sport tourism perspective. Furthermore, a …
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A need for speed : a new speedometer for runners
Thesis (S.B. and M.Eng.)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Dept. of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, 1999.
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Intercollegiate female distance runners' nutrition knowledge and dietary practices
Sixty-eight collegiate female distance runners in the state of Virginia responded to a questionnaire and completed four-day dietary records designed to assess their dietary practices and understanding of human nutrition as it relates to athletic performance. Sixty-four percent of the runners had …
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A study to determine the relationship between core muscle strength and chronic lower back pain in amateur female road runners and non-runners
Thesis (Masters in Technology: Chiropractic), Durban Institute of Technology, Durban, South Africa, 2006
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Frontal Plane Pelvic Drop in Runners: Causes and Clinical Implications
… becoming an increasingly popular sport; however, runners have a high rate of injury and are therefore often treated in the orthopedic or sports medicine setting. One current focus of these patients' treatment is gluteus medius muscle (GM) strengthening and gait retraining, with the goal of …
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The Effects of Gait Retraining in Runners With Patellofemoral Pain
… in significant reductions in knee pain in runners with PFP without increasing risk of ankle injuries.'
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