ISSN:
1439-6327
Keywords:
Running pace
;
Physiological load
;
Speed
;
Anaerobic work
;
Physical performance
;
Oxygen debt
;
Lactate
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Summary Three possible patterns of pacing (type 1, fast/slow; type 2, slow/fast; and type 3, steady rate) were compared over a 1400 m, 4 min run. The subsequent running time to exhaustion at 370 m·min−1 was significantly longer with a type 1 than with a type 2 protocol (P〈0.05). The steady rate pattern gave results intermediate between type 1 and type 2 pacing. Data for oxygen debt and recovery heart rate confirmed the superiority of type 1 pacing. Possible explanations included (1) a reduction of inefficient anaerobic work, and (2) a greater mechanical efficiency associated with the better matching of required effort to a tapering physiological power. Runners should aim at a steady physiological rather than a steady physical load.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00421655
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