Early marathon running metrics from inertial measurement units predict significant pace reduction

Marathon runners occasionally experience significant pace reduction in the latter stages of races, a phenomenon known as “hitting the wall”. This study aimed to develop an interpretable model to predict this performance decline using biomechanical variables collected during the early stages of marat...

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Published in:	Frontiers in Sports and Active Living
Main Authors:	Yosuke Miyazaki, Hidetoshi Matsui, Kodayu Zushi, Takumi Fukui
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Frontiers Media S.A. 2025-10-01
Subjects:	hitting the wall inertial measurement unit marathon pacing strategy functional data analysis
Online Access:	https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fspor.2025.1681444/full