Effects of heat on running performance
Posted by Alan Mawdsley on 6 July 2020
My name is Laura, and I am currently studying for the Master of Science Sport and Exercise Physiology programme at St Mary’s University, Twickenham.
I will be conducting a study, for my dissertation, looking at the effects of heat on running performance in active male runners. The study is currently on hold with the current situation, however I am looking to put my study out there so that as soon as we get the go ahead I can start testing participants.
What are the criteria?
- Male individuals.
- Aged between 18 and 60 years old.
- Healthy, and not under any medical investigation.
- Regular runners.
- Not using any performance enhancing supplementation.
- Not acclimation (heat) trained.
How often would they need to attend?
- 3 trials at the university laboratory, over 3 consecutive weeks.
What would they be involved in?
- Lactate threshold test.
- Maximal oxygen consumption test.
- 15-minute standardised active warm-up in 30 °C heat.
- Respiratory warm-up in 30 °C degree heat.
- 3200 meter self-paced running time trial in 30 °C heat.
I was wondering whether you could mention my study to your runners, and see if they're interested in taking part in this study. For anyone that is interested I will provide more information and I am happy to answer any questions regarding the study.
For further information about the study please email me at 153026@live.stmarys.ac.uk.
Thank you in advance!
Kind regards,
Laura Bathe-Taylor
MSc Applied Sport and Exercise Physiology student at St Mary’s University, Twickenham.
Tel: +44 7840 170267
Academic Email: 153026@live.stmarys.ac.uk
