KoopCast Developing Durability for Ultrarunners with Nicolas Berger, PhD #214
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Jan 25, 2024 Dr. Nicolas Berger, a Senior Lecturer at Teesside University, dives into the emerging concept of durability in ultrarunning. He discusses the significance of physiological variables and critiques traditional testing methods. The podcast explores how muscular strength can combat fatigue during intense events and the delicate balance between running economy and durability. Listeners learn about practical strategies for improving endurance, the role of nutrition, and the importance of tailoring training to race conditions. A must-listen for aspiring ultrarunners!
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Durability's Role in Endurance
- Durability describes how key physiological variables deteriorate due to fatigue during endurance events.
- Understanding durability helps tailor training to maintain performance over long durations.
Muscle Mass Aids Ultradurability
- Having more muscle mass helps ultrarunners combat muscular fatigue from long races.
- Ultrarunners need strength for uphill and downhill running despite slight economy trade-offs.
Muscle Fatigue Increases Energy Demand
- Muscle fibers fatigued during running are replaced, but the resting fibers still consume energy.
- Breathing muscles also demand more oxygen as fatigue accumulates, raising overall energy cost.