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Participants For Running Study
A PhD student supervised by Dr. François-Xavier Li and Prof. Asker Jeukendrup at the University of Birmingham was wondering if we could forward the details of this email around the club or to those triathletes who might be interested in their running biomechanics.He is carrying out a study that will look at the relationship between economy, stride length, stride rate and the associated biomechanics during running.
The study is in two parts. The first aims to investigate the relationship between stride rate and stride length in runners vs.triathletes at various speeds and what kinematic factors may account for differences between groups.
The second part aims to investigate the relationship between stride length and economy in runners vs triathletes and the associated kinematic factors that are involved.
We will be able to show movement in 3 dimensions at the ankle, knee, hip and pelvis and look at differences in gait patterns between left and right legs so there will be loads of participant feedback on running technique for those interested.
To take part we are looking to recruit trained male triathletes who have NOT come from a good running background. More specifically, we are looking for people with a background in cycling, swimming or other sports.
Participants would be required to visit our laboratory at the School of Sport and Exercise Sciences at the University of Birmingham on 3 occasions. All the experiment can be done in the daytime, evenings or weekends. During the first one we will assess maximum aerobic speed. During the following 2 sessions participants will run at various speeds and various stride lengths while we record muscle activity, breathing and kinematics/biomechanics.
If you are interested in taking part or have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me on 01214148746 or 07764761647 or email mxc569@bham.ac.uk. Alternatively, you can contact François on 01214144114 or email lifx@bham.ac.uk.
16/10/2007 | Comments(0)
Burntwood Aquathlon
The Burntwood Aquathlon will take place on Sunday 25th November. Forms are already out and about but you can now enter online and beat the postal strike – go to http://www.entrycentral.com/index.php, click on the Burntwood Aquathlon link and follow the instructions. The link is also on our home page at http://www.burntwoodtriclub.org.uk/ ,along with links to the race entry forms.
16/10/2007 | Comments(0)
Bike Box For Sale
Dean (Sealskin) Sargent is selling a bike box.
Wondered if you would put the following on the club website please, I have a bike box which I have decided to sell, it is brand new and never opened as a result of a replacement due to an insurance claim.
They retail at £285.00 new and I would accept £180 if anyone is interested, especially with a few people travelling to Switzerland next year.
Details and pictures can be seen here :and at
Contact Dean through http://www.sealskin.net
16/10/2007 | Comments(0)
