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The 4th Dimension of Running Performance - Durability
Durability, also referred to as fatigue resistance or physiological resilience, is considered a crucial factor for success in endurance sports, particularly in longer-distance events like marathons and ultrarunning and longer-distance triathlons.
It is described as the ability of an athlete's body to withstand and recover from the demands of prolonged effort, encompassing both physiological and psychological aspects. Durability allows sustained performance over extended periods. While traditional metrics like VO2max, lactate threshold, and running economy are important determinants of performance, durability is considered a "fourth dimension" that influences how well these metrics are maintained as fatigue sets in during a race. Athletes with good durability slow down less in the later stages of long races.
Why Your Running Economy Might Be Costing You PBs
Is your running economy limiting your performace? Not sure, read onto find out what it is and how you could improve it.