Runners tested: can dragging sleds boost speed and economy?
NCT ID NCT06729138
First seen Feb 28, 2026 · Last updated May 23, 2026 · Updated 8 times
Summary
This study looked at how adding sprint or resisted sprint training (like dragging a sled) affects distance runners' performance. Eighty runners from Cadiz, Spain, were split into two groups and trained for eight weeks. The goal was to see changes in running economy, speed, and movement patterns like ground contact time and vertical bounce.
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CD Atletismo Bahía de Cádiz
Cadiz, Andalusia, 11012, Spain
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