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  • Sports Science
  • Athletic Performance Analysis

Background:

  • Official world records (WR) for the 1-mile run have seen significant improvements.
  • Previous research suggested a faster-slower-slowest-faster lap pacing pattern.
  • Modeling studies indicated that uneven energy distribution, especially a fast finish, wastes potential speed.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze pacing patterns in men's and women's 1-mile run world record (WR) races.
  • To determine the relationship between pacing strategy and WR progression.
  • To project future WR improvements based on pacing analysis.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of pacing patterns in 32 men's 1-mile run WR races.
  • Examination of lap time variations and their coefficients of variation (CV).
  • Comparison of pacing strategies between men's and women's WR races.

Main Results:

  • Men's WR pacing shows a progressive reduction in within-lap pace variation.
  • Women's WR pacing patterns have remained relatively consistent.
  • Contemporary WR performances exhibit a lap time CV of 1.5-3.0%.

Conclusions:

  • Improving the 1-mile run WR is significantly influenced by efficient energy resource management.
  • Future WR improvements may necessitate lap times with a CV of approximately 1%.
  • Pacing strategy is a critical factor in elite middle-distance running performance.