Metabolic cost of level, uphill, and downhill running in highly-cushioned shoes with carbon fiber plates.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jshs.2021.10.004
Abstract: BACKGROUND Compared to conventional racing shoes, Nike Vaporfly 4% running shoes reduce the metabolic cost of level treadmill running by 4%. The reduction is attributed to their lightweight, highly compliant, and resilient midsole foam and… read more here.
Keywords: carbon fiber; metabolic cost; level uphill; level ... See more keywords
Uneven but Conservative Pacing Is Associated With Performance During Uphill and Downhill Running.
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DOI: 10.1123/ijspp.2021-0520
Abstract: PURPOSE To investigate the relationship between pacing strategy and performance during uphill and downhill running-specifically, what distribution of energy corresponds to faster race finish times between and among participants. METHODS Eighteen years of race data… read more here.
Keywords: race; performance uphill; uphill; uphill downhill ... See more keywords