The impact of genetics on physiology and sports performance is one of the most debated
research aspects in sports sciences. Nearly 200 genetic polymorphisms have been found to …

Despite a voluminous body of research devoted to sprint training, our understanding of the
training process leading to a world-class sprint performance is limited. The objective of this …

Running economy (RE) is considered an important physiological measure for endurance
athletes, especially distance runners. This review considers 1) how RE is defined and …

Running economy (RE) represents a complex interplay of physiological and biomechanical
factors that is typically defined as the energy demand for a given velocity of submaximal …

The influence of advanced footwear technology (thickness of light midsole foam and rigid
plate) on distance running performances was analyzed during an 8-year period. Analysis of …

The NIKE Vaporfly shoe was introduced in May 2017 as part of the original# Breaking2
Project (an event aimed to run the first marathon under 2 h). This new advanced shoe …

The Tarahumara (Rarámuri) are a Native American people from Chihuahua, Mexico, who
have long been famous for running, but there is widespread incredulity about how and why …

In this review, we discuss the dynamic linkages between culture and the genetic evolution of
the human species. We begin by briefly describing the framework of gene-culture …

The 50-km ultra-marathon is a popular race distance, slightly longer than the classic
marathon distance. However, little is known about the country of affiliation and age of the …

Genetics has long been considered to associate with many exercise-related traits and sport
performance phenotypes. A genetic basis for elite international marathon running …