Evaluation method for long-distance running training based on blood glucose kinetics during incremental running

2017 Fiscal Year Final Research Report

• Project/Area Number: 26750275
• Research Category: Grant-in-Aid for Young Scientists (B)
• Allocation Type: Multi-year Fund
• Research Field: Sports science
• Research Institution: Ibaraki Christian University
• Principal Investigator: NAKAMURA KAZUTERU 茨城キリスト教大学, 生活科学部, 准教授 (10613292)
• Research Collaborator: NABEKURA YOSHIHARU 筑波大学, 体育系, 教授 (60237584)
• Project Period (FY): 2014-04-01 – 2018-03-31
• Keywords: 競技パフォーマンス / 持久性運動能力 / トレーニング強度

Outline of Final Research Achievements

The aim of this study was to examine the association between blood glucose kinetics during incremental running and the performance in long-distance running as well as the association between training intensity and blood glucose kinetics during incremental running. We also investigated sex-related differences. With regard to a distance of 2-5 km for men, our results suggested that the capacity to maintain a relatively high-intensity running speed at peak oxygen uptake may be reflected by increased blood glucose levels during incremental running. In addition, high-intensity training may be more important than low-intensity training for a greater increase in the blood glucose level during incremental running in men. In women, however, we found no association between blood glucose kinetics during incremental running and the performance in long-distance running.

Free Research Field

健康・スポーツ科学