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This study aimed to evaluate the validity and reliability of a wearable device and a phone application for measuring spatiotemporal parameters and their relationship with running economy (RE) by comparing them with photocell data in runners of different abilities. Twenty-three male runners were divided into well-trained and recreational groups and performed a 4-min running bout at 17 and 13 km·h-1 respectively. During the bout, were measured the spatiotemporal parameters with three devices (Stryd, Runmatic, and Optojump) and RE with a gas analyser. Pearson correlation showed perfect relationships for stride frequency (SF) and stride length (SL) between the devices, and moderate for flight time (FT) and contact time (CT). There were no correlations between the spatiotemporal parameters and RE measurements. Coefficient of variation was ~ 5% in all devices for CT, SF, and SL, and higher for FT (15-24%). CT was underestimated (15-16% with Runmatic and Stryd, respectively) and FT was overestimated (36-40%) compared to Optojump. Bland-Altman plots revealed that Runmatic could be a more accurate system than Stryd. In conclusion, both devices were valid tools for measuring spatiotemporal parameters during running at RE speed. Runmatic was more valid and reliable in comparison with Stryd. In addition, at lower running speeds the devices showed less reliability.
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OBJETIVO: Analizar la influencia de diferentes intensidades de nado en los sectores de ciclismo y carrera a pie y en el rendimiento final del triatlón sprint. MÉTODOS: Siete triatletas sub23 y Absolutos (altura de 1,74 ± 0,04 m, peso de 70,82 ± 6,76 kg, edad de 23,42 ± 3,25 años, VO2 max de 63,54 ± 5,23 ml·kg-1·min-1) participaron en este estudio. Realizaron tres triatlones completos a intensidades de nado diferentes (70%, 80% y 90% de un test de 750m previo). Se midió la frecuencia cardíaca y el lactato al finalizar cada sector y el triatlón completo. RESULTADOS: La intensidad de nado del 90% obtuvo el mejor rendimiento final. El lactato y frecuencia cardíaca en el sector de nado para esta condición incrementó significativamente, sin diferencias en los sectores siguientes. CONCLUSIONES: Basándonos en la muestra estudiada, el rendimiento final en un triatlón sprint parece estar condicionado por la intensidad de nado, siendo el 90% la mejor intensidad observada en triatletas moderadamente entrenados
OBJECTIVE: To analyze the influence of different swimming intensities on the subsequent cycling and running sectors and overall sprint triathlon performance. METHODS: Seven sub23 and senior triathletes (height 1.74 ± 0.04 m, weight 70.82 ± 6.76 kg, age 23.42 ± 3.25 years, VO2 max 63.54 ± 5.23 ml kg-1 min-1) participated in this study. They carried out three complete triathlons at different swimming intensities (70%, 80% and 90% of a previous 750m test). Heart rate and lactate were measured at the end of each sector and after completing the whole triathlon. RESULTS: The 90% swimming intensity obtained the best final performance. Lactate and heart rate in the swimming sector for this condition increased significantly, without differences in the following sectors. CONCLUSIONS: Based on the sample studied, the final performance in a sprint triathlon seems to be conditioned by the swim intensity, being 90% the best intensity observed in moderately trained triathletes
