Psychological effects during reduced training in distance runners
Deutscher übersetzter Titel: | Psychologische Auswirkungen eines reduzierten Trainings bei Langstreckenlaeufern |
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Autor: | Wittig, A.F.; Houmard, J.A.; Costill, D.L. |
Erschienen in: | International journal of sports medicine |
Veröffentlicht: | 10 (1989), Bd. 2, S. 97-100, Lit. |
Format: | Literatur (SPOLIT) |
Publikationstyp: | Zeitschriftenartikel |
Medienart: | Gedruckte Ressource |
Sprache: | Englisch |
ISSN: | 0172-4622, 1439-3964 |
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Erfassungsnummer: | PU198910038380 |
Quelle: | BISp |
Abstract
Reduced training is most frequently employed by swimmers prior to an important competition. To investigate what occurs during reduced training in runners, ten well-trained adult male distance runners trained for 4 weeks at their baseline traininng distance (BT), followed by a 3-week period of a 70 reduction in training volume (RT). At the same time each week the subjects completed the Profile of Moods States (POMS) and Physical Self-Efficacy Scale (PSES). Overall and leg ratings of perceived exertion (RPE) were given each week while running at two consistent speeds on a motor-driven treadmill. Responses to the POMS, PSES, and Sport Competition Anxiety Test were also obtained prior to 5-km races during BT and RT. Prerace and weekly global mood state was improved (less negative) during RT. Pre-race vigor decreased significantly (P < 0.01) at RT week 2 as compared with BT, and then increased significantly (P < 0.01) at RT week 3 as compared with week 2. Pre-race tension decreased significantly (P < 0.05) at RT week 3. A significant (P < 0.01) drop in testing day fatigue occurred at RT week 1 as compared with BT. Reduced RPEs were also noted during RT weeks 2 and 3 at the slower running speed. No differences were found for competition anxiety or phgysical self-efficacy. Racing performance remained constant throughout the study. These results suggest that the subjects were unaccustomed to RT, but maintained a positive mood state particularly when ist was realized that performance capability was unaltered. Verf.-Referat