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Influence of Running Surface Using Advanced Footwear Technology Spikes on Middle- and Long-Distance Running Performance Measures
- Source :
- Sports, Vol 12, Iss 12, p 329 (2024)
- Publication Year :
- 2024
- Publisher :
- MDPI AG, 2024.
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Abstract
- Objective: This study evaluated the effects of advanced footwear technology (AFT) spikes on running performance measures, spatiotemporal variables, and perceptive parameters on different surfaces (track and grass). Methods: Twenty-seven male trained runners were recruited for this study. In Experiment 1, participants performed 12 × 200 m at a self-perceived 3000 m running pace with a recovery of 5 min. Performance (time in each repetition), spatiotemporal, and perceptive parameters were measured. In Experiment 2, participants performed 8 × 5 min at 4.44 m/s while energy cost of running (W/kg), spatiotemporal, and perceptive parameters were measured. In both experiments the surface was randomized and mirror order between spike conditions (Polyether Block Amide (PEBA) and PEBA + Plate) was used. Results: Experiment 1: Runners were faster on the track (p = 0.002) and using PEBA + Plate spike (p = 0.049). Experiment 2: Running on grass increased energy cost (p = 0.03) and heart rate (p < 0.001) regardless of the spike used, while PEBA + Plate spike reduced respiratory exchange ratio (RER) (p = 0.041). Step frequency was different across surfaces (p < 0.001) and spikes (p = 0.002), with increased performance and comfort perceived with PEBA + Plate spikes (p < 0.001; p = 0.049). Conclusions: Running on the track surface with PEBA + Plate spikes enhanced auto-perceived 3000 m running performance, showed lower RER, and improved auto-perceptive comfort and performance. Running on grass surfaces increased energy cost and heart rate without differences between spike conditions.
- Subjects :
- super spike
carbon fiber plate
athletics
cross-country running
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 20754663
- Volume :
- 12
- Issue :
- 12
- Database :
- Directory of Open Access Journals
- Journal :
- Sports
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- edsdoj.3e45617482404fb6b67abd75cd465bf2
- Document Type :
- article
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.3390/sports12120329