Running training study for recreational runners aged 20-45
This study compares two types of running workouts to see which helps you run faster and improve your body shape. It is for recreational runners living near Bogotá, Colombia, who have some experience and a GPS watch.
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Who can take part
- You are between 20 and 45 years old.
- You have been running for 1 to 3 years and live in Bogotá or nearby towns at 2,640 meters altitude.
- If you are a man, your best 5K race time is between 25 and 40 minutes. If you are a woman, between 28 and 43 minutes.
- You own a GPS device (like a running watch or phone GPS).
- You do not have a chronic disease, do not smoke, do not drink alcohol, and have no muscle or bone injury.
- You are willing to attend at least 90% of the training sessions.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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