A Non-Exercise Based Estimation of the Critical Running Velocity and Anaerobic Running Capacity in Competitive Runners

Author

Jonathan R. Switalla, University of KentuckyFollow

Date Available

9-1-2016

Year of Publication

2016

Degree Name

Master of Science (MS)

Document Type

Master's Thesis

College

Education

Department/School/Program

Kinesiology and Health Promotion

First Advisor

Dr. Haley Bergstrom

Abstract

This study examined: 1) if estimated performance times (ET_com) at four different distances can be used to accurately define the parameters of the critical velocity (CV) test [CV and anaerobic running capacity (ARC)]; and 2) if those parameters can be used to predict time to completion (PT_com) of distances performed at velocities greater than CV. Twelve subjects provided an ET_com for maximal-effort runs at 400m, 800m, 1600m, and 3200m. The CV and ARC were derived from the total distance (TD) versus ET_com relationship. The equation: PT_com = ARC / (velocity-CV) was used to determine the PT_com for runs at 200m, 600m, and 1000m. The PT_com was validated against the actual time to complete (AT_com) runs at the same three distances. The TD versus ET_com relationship was highly linear and indicated a close relationship between running distance and time. The PT_com overestimated the AT_com at 200m, but was not different from AT_com at 600m and 1000m. The PT_com and AT_com were not related at any of the three distances. The CV model could be applied to estimated performance times to derive the CV and ARC parameters, but the parameters of the test did not accurately estimate performance times above CV.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

http://dx.doi.org/10.13023/ETD.2016.383

Recommended Citation

Switalla, Jonathan R., "A Non-Exercise Based Estimation of the Critical Running Velocity and Anaerobic Running Capacity in Competitive Runners" (2016). Theses and Dissertations--Kinesiology and Health Promotion. 36.
https://uknowledge.uky.edu/khp_etds/36