A Randomized Pilot Study Comparing the Impact of Strengthening-Based Running Training with Only Running on the Incidence of Running-Related Injuries among Novice Runners.

Anh Phong NguyenNoé AbeelsRomain Van BrusselBenoit Pairot de Fontenay

Published in: Sports (Basel, Switzerland) (2024)

This pilot study confirmed the feasibility of this randomized, controlled trial with a needed sample size of 194. However, novice runners had greater attrition rates when starting. Based on those limited data, strengthening activities that replaced running volume did not improve RRI or maximal aerobic speed.

Keyphrases

high intensity
randomized controlled trial
resistance training
study protocol
electronic health record
clinical trial
blood pressure
body composition
deep learning