Dissertation
Applied physiology in ultramarathon running: The role of a multifactorial approach in understanding performance and fatigue
Doctor of Philosophy, University of the Sunshine Coast
2015
Abstract
Running events longer than the marathon (ultramarathon, UM) have become increasingly popular in the last 30 years. It has been proposed that the regulation of exercise intensity and overall performance during such prolonged exercise are directly dependent on fatigue or the sensation of fatigue. However, the description of the pacing and psycho-physiological load is currently lacking for long (> 100 km) UM in hilly and mountainous conditions, and there is a limited understanding of their links with direct measures of metabolic load. A series of four separate but related studies were conducted to describe and analyse the dynamics of the selection of speed (pacing) and of indicators of physiological and psycho-physiological load during UM running in field and laboratory settings.
Details
- Title
- Applied physiology in ultramarathon running: The role of a multifactorial approach in understanding performance and fatigue
- Authors
- Hugo Kerherve
- Contributors
- Colin Solomon (Supervisor)
- Awarding institution
- University of the Sunshine Coast
- Degree awarded
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Organisation Unit
- Centre for Human Factors and Systems Science; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Health and Sport Sciences - Legacy; School of Health - Sports & Exercise Science; School of Health and Behavioural Sciences - Legacy
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99450066702621
- Output Type
- Dissertation
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