This study investigates how running form changes after different running training programs. Researchers want to see if there are changes in a person's running style after a long treadmill run, a 3-week training program, and a 12-week training program. Running form includes how the legs, center of mass, and head move while running.
Participants will have their running form analyzed in a lab setting at the start, after 4 weeks, and after 12 weeks of training. This involves running on a treadmill and over-ground with sensors on various parts of the body. Participants will be given a foot pod and activity monitor to track their running. They will follow a training program that gradually increases their weekly running mileage.
- Who can participate: Adults aged 18-40 who have been running for at least 6 months and can run continuously for 30 minutes are eligible. Participants should run 6-30 miles per week and own a smartphone or tablet with Bluetooth. Those with recent injuries or certain medical histories are excluded.
- Study details: Participants will visit the lab for gait analysis at three points during the study. They will follow a running program with increasing mileage. A control group will maintain their normal routine. A placebo is not involved in this study.
- Study Timelines and Visits: The study will last 13 weeks. The study requires 3 visits.
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