VO2max and Velocity at VO2max Play a Role in Ultradistance Trail-Running Performance.

Frederic Sabater-Pastor Katja Tomažin Grégoire P Millet Julien Verney Léonard Féasson Guillaume Yves Millet

Published in: International journal of sports physiology and performance (2023)

This is the first study to show that VO2max and velocity at VO2max are significant predictors of performance in a 166-km trail-running race. This suggests that ultratrail runners should focus on the development of these 2 qualities to optimize their race performance.

Keyphrases

high intensity
blood flow