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Area of Science:

  • Sports Science
  • Psychology
  • Human Performance

Background:

  • Understanding the psychological factors influencing athletic performance is crucial.
  • Risk perception and risk-taking behaviors are key elements in decision-making during endurance events.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the relationship between risk perception, risk-taking, perceived exertion, pacing, and performance in athletes.
  • To compare these associations in novice cyclists and experienced ultramarathon runners.

Main Methods:

  • Two experiments were conducted using the Domain-Specific Risk-Taking (DOSPERT) scale to assess risk perception.
  • Experiment 1 involved 20 novice cyclists performing a 5-km time trial.
  • Experiment 2 involved 32 ultramarathon runners completing a 100-km race, with pace and perceived exertion recorded.

Main Results:

  • Lower risk perceivers exhibited faster initial pacing in both cycling and ultramarathon running.
  • Actual pace often deviated significantly from predicted pace, especially in the early stages of both events.
  • No significant differences in overall performance were found between higher and lower risk perception groups.

Conclusions:

  • Initial pacing strategy is linked to an athlete's risk perception, with lower risk perception correlating with a faster start.
  • The discrepancy between predicted and actual pace indicates a potential lack of accurate performance templates.
  • Athletes may rely more on immediate, moment-to-moment pacing adjustments rather than strict pre-planned strategies.