The effect of aging on pacing strategies of cross-country skiers and the role of performance level

ConclusionsIn summary, master XC skiers adopted a relatively even pacing independently from their race time and the differences in pacing from the younger XC skiers were more pronounced in the slower masters. These findings suggest that exercise attenuates the decline of performance in master XC skiers as shown by the similar pacing strategies between fast master XC skiers and their younger counterparts.
Source: European Review of Aging and Physical Activity - Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research