Two endurance training programs compared for improving 5k run time
This study compares two different endurance training programs over 8 weeks to see which one improves 5-kilometer running performance in recreational runners. If you are a healthy runner aged 18-30, you might benefit from personalized training guidance and help advance your running.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 30 years old.
- You have been running or doing endurance training regularly for at least 6 months.
- You currently run at least 2 to 3 times per week.
- You can run 5 kilometers (3.1 miles) without stopping.
- You are in good health—no heart, lung, brain, or other medical conditions that make vigorous exercise unsafe.
- You do not have a current injury that limits running.
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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