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Area of Science:

  • Sports Psychology
  • Exercise Physiology
  • Performance Analysis

Background:

  • Psychological momentum (PM) is a critical factor in athletic performance.
  • Understanding PM in endurance events like cross-country running is essential for optimizing training and race strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate psychological momentum in varsity cross-country runners during 3000 m selection trials.
  • To identify key moments and themes associated with positive and negative PM.
  • To explore the relationship between PM and performance metrics.

Main Methods:

  • Sequential explanatory mixed methods design combining quantitative race data and qualitative interviews.
  • Fifteen university distance runners (6 women, 9 men) participated.
  • Maximal aerobic running speed (MARS) and a performance index (PERF_I) were used, alongside filmed race analysis and athlete interviews.

Main Results:

  • A significant difference in PERF_I was found between positive (97.04 ± 5.88%) and negative (108.46 ± 7.76%) PM moments (p < 0.001).
  • PERF_I did not significantly differ between male and female athletes (p = 0.118).
  • PERF_I standard deviation correlated significantly with 3000 m performance for men (r^2 = 0.94, p < 0.001) but not for women (r^2 = 0.26, p = 0.30).

Conclusions:

  • Psychological momentum, encompassing psychological, physiological, and psychophysiological changes, significantly influences performance in cross-country runners.
  • Interventions targeting race management, attentiveness, and mental/physical preparation can leverage PM for improved outcomes.
  • The predictive relationship between PM variability and performance differs between genders, suggesting tailored approaches may be beneficial.