Prolonged running reduces speed at the moderate-to-heavy intensity transition without additional reductions due to increased eccentric load
Abstract
Aim: To investigate the impact of prolonged running on speed at the moderate-to-heavy intensity transition, and whether increased eccentric load modifies exercise-induced shifts in the moderate-to-heavy intensity transition.
Methods: Twelve endurance-trained runners (4 females, 8 males, peak oxygen uptake 51.5 mL kg-1 min-1 in females and 56.1 mL kg-1 min-1 in males) participated. Following trials to assess speed at the first ventilatory threshold (VT1) on a 0% gradient and -10% gradient, participants completed two trials: (i) level trial (LVL): 120-min of running at 0% gradient and (ii) downhill trial (DH): 120-min of running with 90-min at 0% gradient and 6 × 5-min intervals at -10% gradient (DH). Running was conducted at 90% of VT1 speed for respective gradients. Speed at VT1 on 0% gradient, perceived leg muscle soreness, and maximal voluntary isometric knee extensor torque were assessed pre- and post-prolonged exercise.
Results: An effect of time was observed for speed at VT1 (∆-6.2 ± 3.6% in LVL and ∆-7.6 ± 3.2% in DH, P 1 in both trials (P < 0.001), whereas changes in running economy (energetic efficiency) did not (P = 0.228).
Conclusion: Prolonged moderate-intensity running reduced speed at the moderate-to-heavy intensity transition, but this was not exacerbated by increased eccentric load. Reduced speed at the moderate-to-heavy intensity transition following prolonged running was primarily attributed to decreased metabolic power.
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