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    Area of Science:

    • Sports Physiology
    • Exercise Biochemistry

    Background:

    • High-intensity exercise, particularly involving large muscle groups, typically results in elevated blood lactate concentrations.
    • Cross-country skiing involves prolonged, maximal exertion, making it a unique model for studying exercise physiology.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the relationship between race distance, duration, and post-exercise blood lactate levels in elite cross-country skiers.
    • To explore potential differences in fatigue mechanisms related to exercise duration.

    Main Methods:

    • Blood samples were collected from cross-country skiers within 1-3 minutes after completing races ranging from 10 km to 85 km.
    • Blood lactate concentration was measured and correlated with race time and distance.
    • Oxygen uptake (Vo2) was measured during skiing at racing speeds.

    Main Results:

    • Blood lactate concentration decreased progressively with increasing race duration, despite maximal skier effort.
    • Average lactate levels were 139 mg/100 ml after 10 km (35-36 min), 68 mg/100 ml after 30 km (1h 50m-1h 56m), and 39 mg/100 ml after 50 km (3h 6m-3h 18m).
    • Average oxygen uptake during racing was 4.45 liters/min.

    Conclusions:

    • Contrary to expectations for maximal exercise, prolonged maximal exertion in cross-country skiing is associated with decreasing blood lactate levels.
    • The observed phenomenon suggests that fatigue mechanisms may differ between shorter, intense efforts and prolonged maximal endurance activities.
    • Further research is needed to elucidate the underlying physiological reasons for lower lactate values after prolonged maximal exercise.