Evaluation of COVID-19 Restrictions on Distance Runners' Training Habits Using Wearable Trackers

Chan, Zoe Y. S.; Peeters, Rhys; Cheing, Gladys L.Y.; Ferber, Reed; Cheung, Roy T.H.

doi:10.3389/fspor.2021.812214

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“…[31]. In another study conducted among 65 runners the training pattern during the pandemic changed towards an increase in volume but did not change the intensity [32].…”

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The effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on pro and advanced cycling athletes: A cross-sectional study in Poland

Rzymski

Burzyński

et al. 2022

Arch Med Sci

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IntroductionThe COVID-19 pandemic has affected different communities, yet the data on its impact on cyclists, is scarce.Material and methodsThe present study assessed the training patterns of pro and advanced amateur cycling athletes in Poland (n=130) during the COVID-19 pandemic compared with the pre-pandemic season and in relation to their epidemiological situation and quality of life factors.ResultsThe volume and weekly frequency of training was not decreased during the pandemic. However, their High-Intensity Interval Trainings (weekly 31.6 vs. 37.0 min, p=0.004) and maximum weekly Training Stress Score (660 vs. 715, p=0.001) decreased. Compared to uninfected cyclists, those who contracted the SARS-CoV-2 registered a higher score in the somatic, social and environmental domain of the WHO-QoL questionnaire (56.1 vs. 50.6, p=0.024; 74.1 vs. 63.6, p=0.032 and 72.5 vs. 65.9, p=0.018, respectively); no changes were observed in the psychologic domain Change in the weekly frequency of training, volume, time spent in >90% and 80-90% of HRmax (min) correlated positively only with the somatic domain of the WHO-QoL. The training pattern of cyclists who experienced death to COVID-19 among their relatives remained unaffected, but they presented a lower psychologic domain in the WHO-QoL (64.5 vs. 69.2, p=0.02).ConclusionsCycling pro and advanced amateurs maintained their volume and frequency of training but reduced its intensity during the pandemic compared to 2019. Changes were more likely to be affected by their physical status than by their psychogenic condition. The pandemic had a limited effect on the training pattern of cycling athletes.

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“…[31]. In another study conducted among 65 runners the training pattern during the pandemic changed towards an increase in volume but did not change the intensity [32].…”

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confidence: 94%

The effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on pro and advanced cycling athletes: A cross-sectional study in Poland

Rzymski

Burzyński

et al. 2022

Arch Med Sci

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“…Indeed, a survey of 1,147 runners from 15 countries showed that the COVID-19 pandemic was associated to a decrease in motivation and an increase in injury risk ( DeJong, Fish & Hertel, 2021 ). Curiously, two studies have specifically investigated the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on the practice of running and both studies found an increase in running volume during the pandemic ( DeJong, Fish & Hertel, 2021 ; Chan et al, 2022 ). The study by the DeJong and collaborators (based on data of 1,147 runners across 15 countries) found an average increase of 1.4 km (from 39.6 to 41.0 km) in weekly running distance ( DeJong, Fish & Hertel, 2021 ).…”

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“…The study by the DeJong and collaborators (based on data of 1,147 runners across 15 countries) found an average increase of 1.4 km (from 39.6 to 41.0 km) in weekly running distance ( DeJong, Fish & Hertel, 2021 ). The study by Chan and collaborators (based on data of 65 runners across 5 countries) found an average increase of 3 km (from 25 to 28 km) in weekly running distance after the start of COVID-19 restrictions ( Chan et al, 2022 ). We observed an average decrease of 2.2 km (from 29.2 to 27.0 km).…”

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“…Another study, not included in the aforementioned review, quantified physical activity in the first half of 2020 using data from 455,404 users of the Argus app (from the company Azumio ) for smartphones with accelerometers and also reported a decrease in the practice of physical activity ( Tison et al, 2020 ). However, two recent studies, which specifically investigated running, reported increased running volume during the pandemic ( DeJong, Fish & Hertel, 2021 ; Chan et al, 2022 ). Based on data from tens of millions of users, the companies Fitbit and Strava , which monitor user’s physical activity using their own trackers, smartphones, or smartwatches with accelerometers or GPS, reported on their blogs that they observed a decline in physical activity in the first half of 2020 compared with 2019 ( Fitbit, 2020 ; Strava, Inc 2020 ).…”

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A worldwide comparison of long-distance running training in 2019 and 2020: associated effects of the COVID-19 pandemic

Afonseca

Watanabe

Duarte

2022

PeerJ

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Objective The goal of the present study was to investigate possible effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on long-distance running training. Methods This is a retrospective study with a within-subject design. We analyzed 10,703,690 records of running training during 2019 and 2020, from 36,412 athletes from around the world. The records were obtained through web scraping of a large social network for athletes on the internet. A potential long-distance runner was defined as a user of the social network who had a record of running at least one of the six World Marathon Majors by 2019. Results In 2020, compared with 2019, in total there was a 3.6% decrease in the number of athletes running, a 7.5% decrease in the distance and 6.7% in the duration of running training. There were large variations in these variables throughout 2020, reaching 16% fewer athletes running weekly and 35% lower running distance (Cohen’s d = 0.34, p < 0.001) and 33% lower running duration (Cohen’s d = 0.30, p < 0.001) in September 2020. The beginning of the decrease in running training in the first quarter of 2020 coincides with the beginning of the adoption of measures to restrict the COVID-19 pandemic; but as of the second quarter of 2020, running training appears to have undergone variations unrelated to the preventive measures. Among the ten most represented countries in the dataset, running training in Brazil appears to have been the most affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and restriction measures. Conclusion The wide variations in long-distance running training throughout 2020 are likely related to the COVID-19 pandemic. As for the total volume, the observed decreases of up to 7.5% in the outcome variables related to running training in 2020 could also be attributed to the COVID-19 pandemic, but other factors such as injury, illness or lack of interest, may also have contributed to these decreases.

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“…As running consistently stands out as one of the most popular forms of exercise, due to its low cost, easy accessibility, and the social commitment arising from belonging to running clubs, with 7.9 to 13.3% of adults participating in races worldwide ( 9 ) it is interesting to study. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on runners training habits has been a topic of interest addressed by various research groups ( 3 , 4 , 10 ).…”

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Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on training and technology use among Chilean amateur athletes

Chahin-Inostroza,

Bracho-Milic,

Velasco-Bahamonde

et al. 2024

Front. Sports Act. Living

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IntroductionThe COVID-19 pandemic was a health problem which affected the entire world. Sports were strongly affected, especially outdoors. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on training and technology use among Chilean amateur athletes.MethodAn observational descriptive cross-sectional study, carried out during the 2021–2. Nonprobabilistic convenience sample of people over 18 years. Data were obtained via online survey and analyzed with Stata 16.0 statistical program for runners, triathletes, cyclists.ResultsThe sample was 179 athletes, average age was 42.5 years ±10.2; males were 58.6%. 22.65% of the sample were triathletes, 58% runners, and 18.2% cyclists. Training habits were measured during Pre-Pandemic (PP), Pandemic With Quarantine (PWQ), and Pandemic Without Quarantine (PWOQ). In total sample, a decrease was observed in variables of average training frequency of 1.28 sessions per week (p = 0.001; d = 0.648); weekly average training time of 189.63 min (p = 0.005; d = 0.293); days per week with high and medium intensity training of 0.95 (p = 0.001; d = 0.833) and 0.37 (p = 0.001; d = 0.327) respectively; and days per week with cardio training of 1.01 (p = 0.001; d = 0.678), comparing the PP and PWQ periods. When comparing PWQ and PWOQ, an increase was observed in the same variables mentioned above of 1,57 sessions per week (p = 0.001; d = 0.513); 162.68 min per week (p = 0.020; d = −0.245); days per week with high of 0.82 (p = 0.001; d = −0.714) and medium intensity training of 0.46 (p = 0.001; d = −0.412); days per week with cardio training of 1.14 (p = 0.001; d = −0.730); and included strength training of 0.42 (p = 0.012; d = −0.312). For technology incorporation, over 78% (p = 0.023) claimed to used devices to measure training, with the watch being the preferred device in over 72% (p = 0.002) during the three timeframes. Highlighted the rise in use of training software during and after the lockdown period of more than 23% (p < 0.001).DiscussionAll variables related with training habits decreased comparing PP and PWQ and all variables rose between PWQ and PWOQ; however, comparing PP and PWOQ, there are small differences, which do not always favor the PWOQ, reflecting how athletes have not yet been able to recover their training rhythms. Finally, we should note that the use of technology increased, in all periods.

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Evaluation of COVID-19 Restrictions on Distance Runners' Training Habits Using Wearable Trackers

Cited by 3 publications

References 31 publications

The effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on pro and advanced cycling athletes: A cross-sectional study in Poland

The effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on pro and advanced cycling athletes: A cross-sectional study in Poland

A worldwide comparison of long-distance running training in 2019 and 2020: associated effects of the COVID-19 pandemic

Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on training and technology use among Chilean amateur athletes

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