Self-Optimization of Stride Length in Uphill Running

Authors

Erin K. Nasson, Brigham Young University
Dr. Iain Hunter, Brigham Young University

Keywords

self-optimization, stride length, uphill running

College

Life Sciences

Department

Exercise Sciences

Abstract

The economy of running is very important to both competitive and recreational runners. A runner wants to perform as economically as possible to minimize metabolic costs and in order to do this the running technique must be optimized. To minimize metabolic costs refers to ones oxygen uptake, which is the amount of oxygen that is consumed throughout an activity. When large amounts of oxygen are used, the athlete will fatigue in a shorter amount of time so by minimizing the oxygen uptake, one will be able to increase the time to fatigue. Optimizing technique is something that we all do on a regular basis. It involves critiquing a specific part of a skill to produce the greatest performance of that skill.

Recommended Citation

Nasson, Erin K. and Hunter, Dr. Iain (2013) "Self-Optimization of Stride Length in Uphill Running," Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2013: Iss. 1, Article 1132.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2013/iss1/1132