Which running workout makes you faster? study tests two popular plans
NCT ID NCT07498608
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at two different ways to train for a 5-km race: polarized training (mostly easy runs with some hard efforts) and threshold training (focusing on a steady, challenging pace). About 20 recreational runners aged 20-45 will follow a 12-week program to see which method improves race time and body composition more. The goal is to help everyday runners choose the best training approach.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 20 people
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- Started
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Mar 2026
- Expected to finish
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Jul 2026
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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20 to 45 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Age between 20 and 45 years. * 1 to 3 years of experience. * Men's race time between 25:00 and 40:00. * Women's race time between 28:00 and 43:00. * Must reside in Bogotá or surrounding municipalities at an altitude of 2,640 meters above sea level. * Must have a GPS device. Exclusion Criteria: * Having a chronic noncommunicable disease. * Smoking or drinking alcohol. * Having a musculoskeletal injury. * Failing to sign the informed consent form. * 10% attendance rate at training sessions.
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Locations
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Colegio San Bartolome La Merced
Bogotá, Bogota D.C., 110321, Colombia
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