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Area of Science:

  • Sports Science
  • Exercise Physiology
  • Running Biomechanics

Background:

  • Urban runners represent a diverse population with varying training habits and motivations.
  • Understanding these differences is crucial for developing targeted injury prevention and rehabilitation strategies.
  • Previous research has not comprehensively profiled urban runners across multiple dimensions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine distinct profiles of urban runners based on socio-demographic, health, motivational, and training characteristics.
  • To analyze running-related beliefs and behaviors within these identified profiles.
  • To inform the development of specific interventions for injury prevention and management in runners.

Main Methods:

  • A mixed-methods, exploratory, sequential study design was employed.
  • Stage one involved a quantitative online survey of 821 urban runners, analyzed using hierarchical clustering.
  • Stage two included qualitative semi-structured interviews with 15 runners from identified profiles to deepen understanding.

Main Results:

  • Four distinct runner profiles were identified: Beginner, Basic, Middle, and Advanced, based on experience and training volume.
  • These profiles differed significantly in sex, age, training characteristics, injury history, and technology use.
  • Motivations for running and beliefs regarding risk factors (e.g., stretching, footwear, overload) varied across profiles.

Conclusions:

  • The identification of four urban runner profiles provides a foundation for personalized injury prevention and management.
  • Future research and clinical trials can leverage these profiles to target specific runner groups.
  • This approach aims to ultimately reduce the incidence of running-related injuries.