Kinematics of marathon running tactics

摘要

Many human activities requiring strenuous effort are often performed in an incorrect manner, with may lead to early exhaustion. Among other factors, this may be caused by an inappropriate distribution of effort over the course of an event, as is in long-distance running. Long-distance runners usually have the following general aims in mind in designing their running tactics: (1) to end first at the finish line (not necessarily with the best time ever), usually in regular championships, or (2) to run the best possible time so as to break a record. Studies of running tactics are very helpful for both runner and coach in determining the ideal tactics for a particular future run (Arska, 1972; Gabrys & Celeban, 1996; Sozanski, 2007).