Abstract
The purpose of this study was to examine the technical adaptations used by elite sprinters when running on sand dunes compared with running on a grass surface of similar gradient. Seven elite sprinters were videotaped while running at maximum effort up inclined sand and grass surfaces. Sagittal plane kinematic data were obtained using two video cameras placed on either side of the subjects. The video sequences were analysed using the Peak Motus. video analysis system. The results indicated that sand running caused reductions in running speed, stride rate, stride length and thigh range of motion. Ground contact time of the foot was increased and the relative timing of stride events was also disrupted while running on sand and this suggests a greater muscle loading effect compared with running on grass.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Unknown Host Publication |
| Editors | Mario Lamontagne, D Gordon, E Robertson, Heidi Sveistrup |
| Publisher | University of Ottawa |
| Pages | 87-90 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| ISBN (Print) | 0-88927-318-9 |
| Publication status | Published (in print/issue) - 2004 |
| Event | 22nd International Symposium on Biomechanics in Sports - Ottawa, Canada Duration: 1 Jan 2004 → … |
Conference
| Conference | 22nd International Symposium on Biomechanics in Sports |
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| Period | 1/01/04 → … |
Keywords
- Velocity
- Technique
- Running surface