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Changes in leg-spring behavior during a 5000m self-paced run in differently trained athletes
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Changes in leg-spring behavior during a 5000m self-paced run in differently trained athletes

O. Girard, G. Millet, J. Slawinski, S. Racinais and J-P Micallef
Science & Sports, Vol.25(2), pp.99-102
2010
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Abstract

Aims To explore whether fatigue-induced changes in spring-mass behavior during a 5000 m self-paced run varied according to the runner's training status. Methods and results Six highly- and six well-trained triathletes completed a 5000 m 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 5000 m self-paced run, impairments in leg-spring behavior that occur with fatigue are not affected by athletes’ training status.

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1.172 Sports Science
1.172.648 Exercise Physiology
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