Long-distance running, and marathons in particular, has been gaining in popularity. A marathon tests more than aerobic capacity. Fatigue also affects movement control and impact absorption.
As published in the Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, Ir Prof. Ming ZHANG, Head of the Department of Biomedical Engineering at PolyU, and his research team investigated how runners adapted their lower-limb coordination and impact loading during a full outdoor marathon, with particular attention to the effects of mileage and straight versus curved running paths.
The study shows that runners actively adapt their movement strategies during a full marathon. These insights can help trainers build more effective strategies that prioritise coordination stability alongside endurance.
Find more details about Ir Prof. Ming ZHANG's study in the full article on Innovation Digest: https://polyu.hk/GgGVi
Uncover more sports science research studies from PolyU in Innovation Digest Issue 9 (Theme: Gear Up to the Summit: Next-Gen Sports Science Elevating Athletes to Their Zenith): https://polyu.hk/dFYeh
