The effects of tracking running in long-distance runners

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  • 陸上競技長距離走における追尾走の効果
  • リクジョウ キョウギ チョウキョリソウ ニ オケル ツイビソウ ノ コウカ

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Purpose: The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of running behind another runner (known as "tracking running"; TR). In particular, this study examined the effects of TR as well as the reduction in air resistance by the runner in front. Subjects therefore ran under the same air resistance conditions as they would while solo running during this experiment. Method: The subjects were 3 male university long-distance runners (20.3±2.7 year). They ran for 6 km at their lactate threshold pace (LT-pace) while having their heart rate (HR) and rating of perceived exertion (RPE) measured. Result: Two subjects had a lower HR while LT-pace running through 6 km. The other subject had a lower HR while LT-pace running in the first 3 km, but the difference disappeared in the last 3 km. None of the subjects showed any cohesive trend in the RPE. Conclusion: In this study, we found that TR was able to reduce the physiological burden even if the air resistance was not reduced. To clarify the difference in the psychological burden, a further investigation concerning cognitive strategies is needed.

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  • 健康科学

    健康科学 42 81-85, 2020-03-25

    九州大学健康科学編集委員会

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