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Akihiko Yamaguchi1, Miku Shouji2, Akane Akizuki3
1Department of Physical therapy, School of Rehabilitation Sciences, Health Sciences University of Hokkaido, Kanazawa, Ishikari-Tobetsu, Sapporo, Hokkaido, 061-0293, Japan. yama@hoku-iryo-u.ac.jp.
European Journal of Applied Physiology
|October 7, 2022
Summary
Monthly training volume is key for marathon performance, but only if your longest runs are substantial. Higher training volume significantly impacts marathon times when individual runs exceed certain distances.
Area of Science:
- Sports Science
- Exercise Physiology
- Running Performance
Background:
- Marathon running requires optimized training strategies.
- Understanding the impact of training variables on race time is crucial for runners.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the relationship between marathon performance and training volume, frequency, and distance.
- To identify key training indicators that predict marathon completion time.
Main Methods:
- A pre-race questionnaire assessed training habits of 587 male recreational runners.
- Data included age, running career, BMI, monthly volume, frequency, longest run distance (LRD), and average run distance (ARD).
- Statistical analysis explored the predictive power of these variables on marathon time.
Main Results:
- Monthly training volume was the most significant predictor of marathon time.
- The impact of training volume was significant only when the longest run distance (LRD) was ≥21 km or average run distance (ARD) was ≥10 km.
- Training frequency showed less consistent correlations with marathon time across different subgroups.
Conclusions:
- Monthly training volume is the primary determinant of marathon time for recreational runners.
- Sufficient individual running distances (LRD or ARD) are necessary for training volume to effectively improve marathon performance.
- Training strategies should emphasize both overall volume and the length of individual runs.
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