Comparing three running workouts for long-distance runners
This study compares three different types of running workouts (fartlek, hill circuit, and roll-on) to see how they affect long-distance runners immediately, over time, and cumulatively over a 12-week program. As a participant, you'd follow one of these training styles to help discover which is most effective for improving performance.
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Who can take part
- Be a male long-distance runner between the ages of 18 and 25
- Have a high aerobic capacity (VO₂max above 60 mL/kg/min)
- Run at least 60 kilometers per week in training
- Have at least 4 years of running training experience
- Be injury-free and in good health to handle intense training
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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