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By Rameshon
Bsc (Hons) Degree in Physical Education, Loughborough University (1992-1994)
Masters in Education (University of Western Australia, 2005-2008)
Appreciation
This article is in dedication to the late Dave Williams, who was my Lecturer and Supervisor during my research days in Loughbrough University. The research project was a requirement for my Degree of Bachelor of Physical Education and Sports Science. Dave Williams, an avid triathlete, was found to be the best lecturer who can apply Physiology in practical terms. He was able to give me an insight into termo-regulation and lactate threshold. Hence, I attribute some of my coaching success to him.
I also would like to thank my friends Justin Fernandez and Benjamin Kwok in giving me feedback about this research.
A Dissertation Submitted in Partial Fulfilment of the Requirements for the Degree of Bachelor of Physical Education and Sports Science.
Loughborough University of Technology Apr, 1994
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to make comparisons between trained male runners, who are club athletes, and untrained male and female individuals to see whether there are significant differences in %HR max during subsequent stages and at the finish of a 1,500m performance run. Twenty-nine subjects (21 male, 8 female) participated in this study. Thirteen of them were trained individuals, consisting of club athletes, and the other sixteen were untrained counterparts. Twenty-four subjects were able to complete both 1,500m performance run on the track as well as on the treadmill. Field and laboratory measurements were made for oxygen consumption and heart rate during 1,500m treadmill run and VO2 max test. During the 1,500m treadmill run, there were no significant differences between the trained and the untrained in their %HR max and %VO2 utilised. However, significant differences (p<0.01) were found between the trained and untrained individuals in time of the performance run by the trained male and untrained male individuals were significantly faster (p<0.01) than the untrained female subjects. Although, the trained runners were running faster than their untrained counterparts, the data from this study suggests that a 1,500m run imposed a cardio-respiratory stress which was similar when the athletes and non-athletes were compared.
At every stage of the run, it was found that %HR was always higher than %VO2 utilised. Furthermore, at all running speeds above 90% VO2 max, the faster runners were able to consume more oxygen of their absolute VO2 max value as compared to the untrained groups. There was also a negative correlation betwen VO2 max (ml/kg/min) and performance time in the 1.5km race was r= 0.934. However, the relationship between HRmax and 1500m performance time showed poor correlations.
The findings suggest that there were no significant differences between the trained and the untrained individuals in percentage HR max during a 1,500m performance run. This relationship holds regardless of sex or whether the individual is trained or untrained. Furthermore, this study revealed that successful distance running is dependent on a highly developed aerobic capacity and the ability to employ a large fraction of that capacity.
Key Words : Trained male runners versus untrained female and male individuals, VO2 max, %HRmax and 1500m run.
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By Narayanan
Rameshon has taught in Hwa Chong Institution, plus several schools, and Republic Polytechnic as well. He has won many accolades and he was awarded Merit Award for 1991 marathon performance in breaking the national record of Singapore, at that time. He has made 22 male athletes to do marathon in sub-3hrs. He has made 7 female runners to do sub-4 hours for marathon, as well. He was inducted to the ‘Roll of Honour’ by the then College of Physical Education, organised by Singapore Olympic Academy, in 1998, for breaking the National record repeatedly 4 times, till he did 2hr 24min 22sec).
He also has a Coaching group and he trains them on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7pm at Botanic Gardens. Those interested can call him at 91004369 for coaching assistance, to improve performance. There is also personal training that he does for many in a week. You can e-mail him at swift.rameshon@gmail.com.
