The pacing strategy and technique of male cross-country skiers with different levels of performance during a 15-km classical race.

In this study the pacing strategy, cycle characteristics and choice of technique of elite male cross-country (XC) skiers during a three-lap, 15-km classical race with interval start were measured. During the Norwegian Championships in 2016, fast (n = 18, age: 26±4 yr; height: 182±4 cm; body mass: 78...

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Main Authors: Boye Welde, Thomas L Stöggl, Gunnar E Mathisen, Matej Supej, Chiara Zoppirolli, Andreas K Winther, Barbara Pellegrini, Hans-Christer Holmberg
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2017-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC5678876?pdf=render