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Letter to the editor.

Martin Mooses¹, Kerli Mooses¹, Diresibachew W Haile^2,3,4

¹a Faculty of Sport and Exercise Sciences , University of Tartu , Tartu , Estonia.

Journal of Sports Sciences

|December 15, 2015

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This study clarifies the role of running economy in elite East African runners. It highlights how running economy interacts with maximal oxygen uptake to determine superior athletic performance.

Area of Science:

Exercise Physiology
Human Performance Science

Background:

Critique of a previous study regarding running economy in elite runners.
Addressing methodological concerns raised by Santos-Concejero and Tucker.

Discussion:

Reaffirming the significance of running economy in athletic achievement.
Clarifying the study's contribution to understanding running performance determinants.

Key Insights:

Our research provides novel insights into the interplay between running economy and maximal oxygen uptake.
Running economy is a crucial factor, interacting with physiological parameters to influence performance.

Outlook:

Further research to explore the multifaceted determinants of elite running performance.

Keywords:

Kenyan distance runners anthropometric characteristic maximal oxygen uptake running economy running performance

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