1. Milwaukee Lakefront Marathon 2011 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v =uGZ_pi22a98

2. Aaron Palya, BS MS Kinesiology Program Predictors of Marathon Performance

3. Marathon-The Basics What are the key predictors? VO 2 Max (Oxygen Uptake) Running Economy Lactate Threshold Resources Claws Vs. Paws Future Talks Overview

4. 26.2 miles Upcoming Marathons: Lakefront Marathon: October 5 th Chicago Marathon: October 12 th Green Bay Marathon: May 18 th Madison Marathon: November 9 th Marathon-The Basics Source:www.runningusa.org/statistics

5. Indication of performance capability Measure of fitness level Help shape training runs What pace/HR for each run Improvement is possible Estimate of Race Pace If done close to race day What Predictors Tell Us

6. Maximal Oxygen Uptake (VO 2 Max) – Measured via treadmill Running Economy – Run types/components – Posture and form Lactate Threshold – Race Pace The Key Predictors

7. Maximal amount of oxygen our bodies can use during exercise Measure of aerobic fitness Increases with training VO 2 Max Source: www.sport-fitness-advisor.com/VO2max.html

8. Influences: – Heat – Dehydration – Lactate Build-Up – Supplementation – Diet – Muscle Glycogen VO 2 Max

9. Considered to be your running “pace” Energy cost of running at a certain speed Improvement: Using different runs » Interval » Tempo » Repetiti on Footwear Plyometrics Running Economy

10. Influences: Biomechanics Posture % VO 2 Max Running Economy (cont.)

11. During exercise, the body accumulates lactic acid Running just below LT=lactate does not accumulate Higher LT=faster race pace Fatigue Graph Lactate Threshold

12. Lactate Threshold (cont.)

13. Handout – Claws vs. Paws – Websites – Running clubs – Running stores – Books Additional Resources

14. Claws vs. Paws Challenge-UWM vs. Concordia Friendly competition between schools Composed of students, staff, and faculty Averages scores of registered runners Best average time wins Each school has won one year 3 rd annual this year Claws Vs. Paws

15. April 8 th : The Importance of Resistance Training April 15 th : Proper Running Attire April 22 nd : The Impact of Weather: Hot and Cold April 29 th : Optimal Marathon Fueling Future Talks

16. Questions??