Physiological demands of running at 2-hour marathon race pace
Andrew M. Jones, Brett S. Kirby, Ida E. Clark, Hannah Rice, Elizabeth Fulkerson, Lee J. Wylie, Daryl P. Wilkerson, Anni Vanhatalo, Brad W. Wilkins
Abstract
We report the physiological characteristics and O 2 cost of running overground at ∼21.1 km/h in a cohort of the world’s best male distance runners. We provide new information on the absolute and relative O 2 uptake required to run at 2-h marathon pace.
Topics & Concepts
PaceDistance runningRunning economyRace (biology)Long distance runnersCohortPhysical medicine and rehabilitationPhysical therapyMedicineBiologyInternal medicineGeographyVO2 maxHeart rateGeodesyBlood pressureBotanySports Performance and TrainingExercise and Physiological ResponsesCardiovascular and exercise physiology