Running Economy Questionnaire....LAST WEEK!

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9 years ago 08/18/2014 10:50pm EDT

All:

I know there have been a few discussions concerning "Running Economy" on here of late. I have a questionnaire that I plan on using to help clarify what others think and know concerning running economy. It is two pages, but only 15 short questions (with videos!). For the record, there are various definitions of what running economy means, how it should be measured, and its usefulness and most are correct in their own way. Hence, please do not kill the messenger; this questionnaire is only designed to help us all (or for those who need the help).

If you are a coach or an experienced distance runner, your help in submitting this questionnaire would be greatly appreciated. It is completely anonymous and you can email with any questions before, during, or after you fill it out.

Please use the link below to access the survey.

https://mtsupsychology.az1.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_9NNO3zA6xZecMOp

Thank you.

9 years ago 08/19/2014 12:47pm EDT

re: DocRun

9 years ago 08/19/2014 2:03pm EDT

re: JakeTheSnake

9 years ago 08/19/2014 2:41pm EDT

re: MebisTheMan

Took care of this.

Good luck.

9 years ago 08/19/2014 3:46pm EDT

re: MegaManXX

Coach high school. Hope my comments are worthwhile.

9 years ago 08/20/2014 11:55am EDT

re: MostDefRunner

9 years ago 08/20/2014 12:02pm EDT

re: ImSoFancyRunner

9 years ago 08/20/2014 1:39pm EDT

re: CaptainIncredibleRunner

9 years ago 08/20/2014 4:21pm EDT

re: CoolHandVader

Filled this out for you. Best, with the results.

9 years ago 08/20/2014 10:30pm EDT

re: CC keeps me BZ

Done with this.

Good luck.

9 years ago 08/20/2014 11:00pm EDT

re: DocRun

You say: The runner whom you believe is the MOST economical runner (i.e., the runner consuming the least amount of oxygen per unit body mass)

But also: For the record, there are various definitions of what running economy means, how it should be measured, and its usefulness and most are correct in their own way

It seems like you can't make up your mind, and that the prologue to the videos just references Jack Daniels' definition, which is nothing but a plug (or "fudge factor") to explain differences in VO2 max and actual performance. Since we can't "see" VO2 max, this seems like a pointless exercise.

9 years ago 08/21/2014 12:25pm EDT

re: phidipidippides

Thank you for the reply.

I can assure you that we have no intention of "plugging" Jack Daniels' work.

I am not sure if you have checked previous discussion posts concerning the questionnaire, but on more than one occasion I mentioned that oxygen consumption is only "one" method for measuring RE.

Ultimately, you need to utilize multiple sources to get an appropriate estimation. However, one must breathe to exercise and respiration increases as workload increases beyond a certain threshold (ventilatory t-hold being one measure). Thus, oxygen consumption is a fairly reliable measure when used alone. Considering we accounted for day-to-day variation in oxygen consumption, our results are that much more reliable.

Anyhow, you are exactly right, but for this particular exercise we chose to use oxygen consumption as everyone ran the same speed and all ran at a submax pace.

We are not referring to VO2 max at all and it does not apply here since the runners are working at a submaximal effort (i.e., not VO2 max).

Obviously one cannot "see" a number, as in 42 ml/kg/min. However, one can observe the effort someone is putting forth through their bodily movements (or at least the trained eye can).

Thus, to simplify, the point of the videos is to identify whom you believe is working harder/easier.

Hope this helps. Thanks again!

9 years ago 08/21/2014 6:53pm EDT

re: DocRun

Myself and my assistants filled out this questionnaire. Best of luck with the results.

9 years ago 08/22/2014 5:53pm EDT

re: SCSUteam

Completed your questionnaire. Interesting.....

9 years ago 08/22/2014 7:40pm EDT

re: TeamWhoa

9 years ago 08/24/2014 3:08pm EDT

re: TriathlonTomorrow

Triathlon coach here. Done.

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