title: Training for Aerobic Capacity and Running Economy.
abstract: In brief: Successful long-distance running is often attributed to a high VO2 max, but running economy-the steady-state oxygen consumption at a given speed-may be more important. The physiological changes in a 31-year-old elite runner were studied during an 18-week training program using both interval and endurance running. Most improvements in running economy were noted during or immediately after weeks of increased interval training. Among runners of similar ability, a small difference in economy can make a large difference in finishing time in races longer than 10,000 meters.
authors.forename: D L
authors.initials: DL
authors.lastname: Conley
authors.forename: G S
authors.initials: GS
authors.lastname: Krahenbuhl
authors.forename: L N
authors.initials: LN
authors.lastname: Burkett