The requirements of running a 2-h marathon have been extensively debated but the actual
physiological demands of running at∼ 21.1 km/h have never been reported. We therefore …

The purpose of this study was to compare running economy across three submaximal
speeds expressed as both oxygen cost (ml· kg− 1· km− 1) and the energy required to cover a …

When running indoors on a treadmill, the lack of air resistance results in a lower energy cost
compared with running outdoors at the same velocity. A slight incline of the treadmill …

Performance in marathon running is influenced by a variety of factors, most of which are of a
physiological nature. Accordingly, the marathon runner must rely to a large extent on a high …

ABSTRACT BILLAT, VL, A. DEMARLE, J. SLAWINSKI, M. PAIVA, and J.-P. KORALSZTEIN.
Physical and training characteristics of top-class marathon runners. Med. Sci. Sports Exerc …

Research indicates that running economy (RE) changes during a 5-km run. However, the
mechanisms accounting for this variation have not been identified. This study explored the …

Ultramarathons have become increasingly popular in recent years. While complex tactical
and 27 psychological-motivational factors play important roles in performance (Figure 1) …

The study tested the hypothesis that running velocity corresponding to the anaerobic
threshold (VAT) would more accurately approximate the actually measured marathon race …

Like most endurance athletes, marathon runners are characterized by their highly
developed aerobic capacities (V̇o 2 max) and an ability to tolerate high rates of energy …

In this Viewpoint we ask if information about the physiology, genetics, and empirical history
of elite endurance performance can provide insight into the question of “who” will break the …