Titel
Training Behaviors and Periodization Outline of Omnivorous, Vegetarian, and Vegan Recreational Runners (Part A)—Results from the NURMI Study (Step 2)
Autor*in
Katharina Wirnitzer
Department of Research and Development in Teacher Education, University College of Teacher Education Tyrol
Derrick Tanous
Department of Research and Development in Teacher Education, University College of Teacher Education Tyrol
Mohamad Motevalli
Department of Research and Development in Teacher Education, University College of Teacher Education Tyrol
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Abstract
Runners train for long-distance competitions based on underlying motivations, which may be similar to individual dietary motivations (e.g., well-being and performance). Fundamental training differences may arise in recreational runners following different diet types (omnivore, vegetarian, vegan) considering possible motive variations. Following a cross-sectional design, distance runners completed a survey (online), including a thorough assessment of training behaviors with generic training details and periodization specifics in three phases: 1. an intermediary and rebound stage, 2. a main preparatory stage, and 3. a main event stage (tapering or interim event level/s). Kruskal–Wallis and chi-squared tests were used in the statistical analysis. A total of 245 fit recreational runners following omnivore (n = 109), vegetarian (n = 45), and vegan diets (n = 91) were included. Significant differences in the initial running motivation were found across dietary subgroups (p = 0.033) as well as for current motivations (p = 0.038), with vegetarians being the least health motivated (27% and 9%, respectively). No differences in each of the specific periods were found between diet types across the outline (p > 0.05). The present evidence shows that there is a lack of fundamental training differences based on recreational runners following different generic types of diets. The results of the present investigation may be especially relevant for future studies on safety, sustainability, and performance-enhancing dietary practices among athletes.
Stichwort
plant-basedhalf marathonmarathonrecreational athletetrainingraceperiodizationrunning
Objekt-Typ
Sprache
Englisch [eng]
Persistent identifier
phaidra.univie.ac.at/o:2065557
Erschienen in
Titel
Nutrients
Band
15
Ausgabe
7
ISSN
2072-6643
Erscheinungsdatum
2023
Publication
MDPI AG
Erscheinungsdatum
2023
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Rechte
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