RUNNING ECONOMY AND MECHANICS IN TRIATHLETES vs. RUNNERS

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  • Keigo Takahashi
  • Sachio Usui

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running economy##common.commaListSeparator## kinematics##common.commaListSeparator## triathlon

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The purpose of this study was to compare running economy (RE) and distance running mechanics between triathletes and runners to examine an energy-economical running form. Physiological measures were obtained, including maximal and submaximal 02 consumptions and blood lactate concentration. Biomechanical measures for running at several speeds (210-290 mlmin) were obtained for the triathletes and runners. The RE in the triathletes was higher than that in the runners at most speeds (210-270 mlmin). The maximal angle of shoulder extension was associated with RE and greater in the triathletes at lower speeds (21 0-250 mlmin). The training and running form of triathletes are potentially useful for improving the RE in runners.

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2016-11-06

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34 International Conference of Biomechanics in Sport (2016)

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Coaching and Sports Activities

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Authors can retain copyright, while granting the International Society of Biomechanics in Sports (ISBS) the right of first publication.