1. Introduction For both recreational and competitive purposes, distance running is an ideal activity for increasing endurance capacity and improving cardiovascular health. Running is an accessible and relatively simp...1. Introduction For both recreational and competitive purposes, distance running is an ideal activity for increasing endurance capacity and improving cardiovascular health. Running is an accessible and relatively simple form of exercise that is performed by able bodied individuals in a variety of locations worldwide. Accord- ingly, the popularity of running in developed countries has increased dramatically in recent times, demonstrated by the growth in fun runs, marathons, and fundraising events.展开更多
基金supported by a Federation University Australia post-graduate research scholarship schemesupported by a National Health and Medical Research Council(of Australia)Principal Research Fellowship(ID:1058737)
文摘1. Introduction For both recreational and competitive purposes, distance running is an ideal activity for increasing endurance capacity and improving cardiovascular health. Running is an accessible and relatively simple form of exercise that is performed by able bodied individuals in a variety of locations worldwide. Accord- ingly, the popularity of running in developed countries has increased dramatically in recent times, demonstrated by the growth in fun runs, marathons, and fundraising events.