A comparison of aerobic capacity in long-distance runners and triathletes with the same level of running performance
- VernacularTitle:走パフォーマンスが等質である陸上長距離選手とトライアスロン選手における有酸素性能力の比較
- Author:
Keigo TAKAHASHI
1
;
Sachio USUI
2
Author Information
- Keywords: running economy; maximal oxygen uptake; homogeneous; runner; triathlete
- From:Japanese Journal of Physical Fitness and Sports Medicine 2018;67(6):403-409
- CountryJapan
- Language:Japanese
- Abstract: The purpose of this study was to clarify the aerobic fitness of triathletes comparing with long-distance runners with the same level of running performance. Thirteen male university endurance athletes were divided into two groups ; long-distance runners and triathletes. The subjects performed maximal and submaximal treadmill running test to assess their maximal oxygen uptake (VO2max) and running economy (RE). The VO2max (ml/kg/min) in triathletes was lower than that in the runners (p = 0.08, d = 1.18). The RE (ml/kg/km) in triathletes was higher than that in the runners (p = 0.05, d = 1.34). This study suggests that the difference of aerobic fitness between two homogeneous groups is caused by running form and the training with preceding exercise.
