Document Type
Thesis - University Access Only
Award Date
2008
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Department / School
Health, Physical Education, and Recreation
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of two weeks of maximal sprint interval training (SIT max) on variables of endurance running performance, including peak oxygen uptake (VO2peak), the velocity associated with VO2peak (vVO2peak), progressive time to fatigue measure (TTF), and a 5km time trial (TT). Twelve trained collegiate runners (4 males, 8 females) were assigned to a sprint group (n = 6; age 23 ± 2 yrs; VO2peak 67.6 ± 7.5 ml·kg-1·min-1) or endurance control group (n = 6; age 22±2 yrs; VO2peak 59.4 ± 6.5 ml·kg-1·min-1). Endurance performance measures were assessed before and after two weeks of SIT max• Each sprint session consisted of 15 minute submaximal warm-up run, followed by 4-6 30 s treadmill sprints and a 15-30 minute submaximal running cool-down. Following the 14 day intervention no significant differences of performance measures were found between the control and sprint groups. However, the change in VO2peak was significantly different in the sprint group compared to controls. In conclusion, the maximal sprint training had no effect on TTF or 5k, suggesting performance adaptation takes longer to occur in trained runners. There was a significant difference in V02peak between groups, suggesting potential for an increase in endurance capacity.
Library of Congress Subject Headings
Sprinting -- Training
Sprinting -- Physiological aspects
Running -- Physiological aspects
Oxygen in the body
Format
application/pdf
Number of Pages
69
Publisher
South Dakota State University
Recommended Citation
Thum, Mary K., "The Effect of Maximal Sprint Training on Measures of Endurance Performance" (2008). Electronic Theses and Dissertations. 1494.
https://openprairie.sdstate.edu/etd2/1494