Comparing two running training programs for 5-km performance
This study compares two different 8-week running training programs to see which one improves 5-km race times more. If you're a recreational runner, you may benefit from a structured program that could help you run faster.
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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 2 to 3 times per week or more.
- You can run 5 kilometers (3.1 miles) without stopping.
- You are willing to follow an 8-week training plan and attend all study visits.
- You do not have any heart, lung, metabolic, or nerve conditions that make intense exercise unsafe.
- You do not have a current injury or pain that limits your running.
- You are not taking medications that affect your heart, metabolism, or brain during exercise.
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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