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This research aims to assess how two years of running training influences maximum oxygen uptake and running speed in long distance runners.

April 1, 2026Open Access

Effects of Two Years of Running Training on Maximum Oxygen Uptake and Running Speed

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This research aims to assess how two years of running training influences maximum oxygen uptake and running speed in long distance runners.
Subjects were 25 long distance runners from two university track teams.
Participants were grouped based on their initial maximum oxygen uptake and running speed.
Maximum oxygen uptake was measured using the Douglas bag method during progressive treadmill running.
Running speed was assessed via official race records for 5000m.
Group 1 showed no increase in maximum oxygen uptake despite superior initial values.
Groups 2 and 3 experienced significant increases in maximum oxygen uptake.
Group 1 did not improve their 5000m running speed, while groups 2 and 3 showed significant speed improvements.
There was a negative correlation between initial values of maximum oxygen uptake and its improvement.

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Long distance runners show improved maximum oxygen uptake and running speed with training, indicating fitness gains.

MIURA et al. (1978) studied this question.

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