Pacing and heat stress independently and differentially effect elite marathon performance

ConclusionThere are large individual effects of pacing and smaller but meaningful effects of heat stress on elite marathon race times holding constant an individual ’s age, sex, and previous personal best time. Reduced pacing variations lowers the impact of heat stress to a small degree. Even pacing and tolerating varying levels of heat stress are key for the best elite marathon finish times.

Source: Sport Sciences for Health - January 9, 2023 Category: Sports Medicine Source Type: research