May 2020 PMID 32216656

Devising a Pace-Based Definition for "The Wall": An Observational Analysis of Marathoners' Subjective Experiences of Fatigue.

Cailbhe Doherty, Alison Keogh, Barry Smyth, Peter Megyesi, Brian Caulfield

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The discussions highlight the significance of the pace-based classification system, with mentions of specific criteria like running a segment 7.3% slower or analyzing split time variability, reflecting active engagement and recognition of its practical value. The tone varies from supportive to analytical, demonstrating a solid interest in the study's potential applications in marathon training and fatigue monitoring.

AgreementModerate agreement

Many discussions acknowledge the utility of the pace-based criteria introduced in the study, showing general support for its approach.

InterestHigh interest

The detailed mention of specific thresholds and the significance for athletes and coaches indicate high interest in the methodology and findings.

EngagementModerate engagement

Comments referencing key points, such as race segment speed and variability measures, suggest moderate active engagement with the article’s implications.

ImpactModerate impact

The emphasis on adopting these thresholds in practical settings points to a potentially meaningful influence on training and fatigue assessment.

Abstract in brief

  • The study aimed to develop a clear, pace-based way to identify the "The Wall" phenomenon in marathon runners by analyzing their pacing profiles and subjective fatigue reports during a race.
  • Researchers used statistical methods (receiver operating characteristic analyses) to determine specific pacing thresholds, such as running a segment significantly slower than usual or having high variability in pace, that indicate experiencing The Wall.
  • The findings suggest that these pace-based criteria can reliably classify runners as having experienced The Wall, providing a useful tool for researchers studying fatigue in marathoners even when subjective data is not available.]

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Journal of Athletic Training
@JAT_NATA · X

New online first from Dr. Cailbhe Doherty and colleagues: Devising a Pace-Based Definition for ‘‘The Wall’’: An Observational Analysis of Marathoners’ Subjective Experiences of Fatigue. Link: https://t.co/yv5GBLGpgU https://t.co/V71NF1o6qU

Mar 31, 2020 · 5 likes · 2 shares · 9,813 followers View post →
Journal of Athletic Training
@JAT_NATA · X

New online first from Dr. Cailbhe Doherty and colleagues: Devising a Pace-Based Definition for ‘‘The Wall’’: An Observational Analysis of Marathoners’ Subjective Experiences of Fatigue. Link: https://t.co/yv5GBLGpgU https://t.co/tqPEznM7iM

Apr 16, 2020 · 5 likes · 3 shares · 9,813 followers View post →
UCD College of Health & Agricultural Science
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'Devising a pace-based definition for "the wall" : An observational analysis of Marathoners' subjective experiences of fatigue' -New research from @ucd_sphpss Congratulations to all contributors!

Apr 1, 2020 · 3 likes · 1,741 followers View post →
Journal of Athletic Training
@JAT_NATA · X

Dr. Donovan summarizes "Devising a Pace-Based Definition for "The Wall": An Observational Analysis of Marathoners' Subjective Experiences of Fatigue" Apple: https://t.co/o6L5j5ZbJh Spotify: https://t.co/zDvDLSjKm0 Google: https://t.co/L1NAik0GTb YouTube: https://t.co/whLkO2WZS2 https://t.co/OmxvviiW3T

May 15, 2020 · 2 likes · 1 share · 9,813 followers View post →
Journal of Athletic Training
@JAT_NATA · X

Key Point #3: Researchers, coaches, and athletes can adopt these thresholds to evaluate the prevalence of HTW among groups of athletes without subjective questionnaire data. Link: https://t.co/yv5GBLGpgU

Mar 31, 2020 · 1 like · 9,813 followers View post →
Journal of Athletic Training
@JAT_NATA · X

Dr. Donovan summarizes "Devising a Pace-Based Definition for "The Wall": An Observational Analysis of Marathoners' Subjective Experiences of Fatigue" Apple: https://t.co/o6L5j6gMAP Spotify: https://t.co/zDvDLSBldy Google: https://t.co/L1NAijJ5uB YouTube: https://t.co/whLkO2Fots https://t.co/FR896WG1N0

May 11, 2020 · 9,813 followers View post →

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Alexandra F. DeJong Lempke PhD, ATC
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RT @JAT_NATA: Dr. Donovan summarizes "Devising a Pace-Based Definition for "The Wall": An Observational Analysis of Marathoners' Subjective…

May 15, 2020 · 1 share · 1,490 followers View post →
Journal of Athletic Training
@JAT_NATA · X

Dr. Donovan summarizes "Devising a Pace-Based Definition for "The Wall": An Observational Analysis of Marathoners' Subjective Experiences of Fatigue" Apple: https://t.co/o6L5j5ZbJh Spotify: https://t.co/zDvDLSjKm0 Google: https://t.co/L1NAik0GTb YouTube: https://t.co/whLkO2WZS2 https://t.co/OmxvviiW3T

May 15, 2020 · 2 likes · 1 share · 9,813 followers View post →
Journal of Athletic Training
@JAT_NATA · X

Dr. Donovan summarizes "Devising a Pace-Based Definition for "The Wall": An Observational Analysis of Marathoners' Subjective Experiences of Fatigue" Apple: https://t.co/o6L5j5ZbJh Spotify: https://t.co/zDvDLSjKm0 Google: https://t.co/L1NAik0GTb YouTube: https://t.co/whLkO2WZS2 https://t.co/a6i5PqK0dS

May 14, 2020 · 9,813 followers View post →
Journal of Athletic Training
@JAT_NATA · X

Dr. Donovan summarizes "Devising a Pace-Based Definition for "The Wall": An Observational Analysis of Marathoners' Subjective Experiences of Fatigue" Apple: https://t.co/o6L5j5ZbJh Spotify: https://t.co/zDvDLSjKm0 Google: https://t.co/L1NAik0GTb YouTube: https://t.co/whLkO2WZS2 https://t.co/koHhdUgKzD

May 13, 2020 · 9,813 followers View post →
Journal of Athletic Training
@JAT_NATA · X

Dr. Donovan summarizes "Devising a Pace-Based Definition for "The Wall": An Observational Analysis of Marathoners' Subjective Experiences of Fatigue" Apple: https://t.co/o6L5j5ZbJh Spotify: https://t.co/zDvDLSjKm0 Google: https://t.co/L1NAik0GTb YouTube: https://t.co/whLkO2WZS2 https://t.co/9gjhA4vdOr

May 12, 2020 · 9,813 followers View post →
Journal of Athletic Training
@JAT_NATA · X

Dr. Donovan summarizes "Devising a Pace-Based Definition for "The Wall": An Observational Analysis of Marathoners' Subjective Experiences of Fatigue" Apple: https://t.co/o6L5j6gMAP Spotify: https://t.co/zDvDLSBldy Google: https://t.co/L1NAijJ5uB YouTube: https://t.co/whLkO2Fots https://t.co/FR896WG1N0

May 11, 2020 · 9,813 followers View post →
Alexandra F. DeJong Lempke PhD, ATC
@afdlempke · X

RT @JAT_NATA: New online first from Dr. Cailbhe Doherty and colleagues: Devising a Pace-Based Definition for ‘‘The Wall’’: An Observational…

Apr 16, 2020 · 3 shares · 1,490 followers View post →
University of Iowa Athletic Training Residency
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RT @JAT_NATA: New online first from Dr. Cailbhe Doherty and colleagues: Devising a Pace-Based Definition for ‘‘The Wall’’: An Observational…

Apr 16, 2020 · 3 shares · 87 followers View post →
Journal of Athletic Training
@JAT_NATA · X

Key Point #3: Researchers, coaches, and athletes can adopt these thresholds to evaluate the prevalence of HTW among groups of athletes without subjective questionnaire data. Link: https://t.co/yv5GBLGpgU

Apr 16, 2020 · 9,813 followers View post →
Journal of Athletic Training
@JAT_NATA · X

Key Point #2: Runners could be classified as having experienced HTW if they ran any 5-km segment 7.3% slower than the average of the remaining 5-km segments of the race or if the standard deviation of the normalized 5-km split times was .0.0346. Link: https://t.co/yv5GBLGpgU https://t.co/Lxz4S2mIht

Apr 16, 2020 · 9,813 followers View post →
Journal of Athletic Training
@JAT_NATA · X

New online first from Dr. Cailbhe Doherty and colleagues: Devising a Pace-Based Definition for ‘‘The Wall’’: An Observational Analysis of Marathoners’ Subjective Experiences of Fatigue. Link: https://t.co/yv5GBLGpgU https://t.co/tqPEznM7iM

Apr 16, 2020 · 5 likes · 3 shares · 9,813 followers View post →
Alison Keogh
@AliKeogh88 · X

RT @JAT_NATA: New online first from Dr. Cailbhe Doherty and colleagues: Devising a Pace-Based Definition for ‘‘The Wall’’: An Observational…

Apr 1, 2020 · 2 shares · 852 followers View post →
UCD College of Health & Agricultural Science
@UCD_CHAS · X

'Devising a pace-based definition for "the wall" : An observational analysis of Marathoners' subjective experiences of fatigue' -New research from @ucd_sphpss Congratulations to all contributors!

Apr 1, 2020 · 3 likes · 1,741 followers View post →
Journal of Athletic Training
@JAT_NATA · X

RT @JAT_NATA: New online first from Dr. Cailbhe Doherty and colleagues: Devising a Pace-Based Definition for ‘‘The Wall’’: An Observational…

Mar 31, 2020 · 2 shares · 9,813 followers View post →
Journal of Athletic Training
@JAT_NATA · X

Key Point #2: Runners could be classified as having experienced HTW if they ran any 5-km segment 7.3% slower than the average of the remaining 5-km segments of the race or if the standard deviation of the normalized 5-km split times was .0.0346. Link: https://t.co/yv5GBLGpgU https://t.co/UUnsfP6oL0

Mar 31, 2020 · 9,813 followers View post →
Journal of Athletic Training
@JAT_NATA · X

Key Point #3: Researchers, coaches, and athletes can adopt these thresholds to evaluate the prevalence of HTW among groups of athletes without subjective questionnaire data. Link: https://t.co/yv5GBLGpgU

Mar 31, 2020 · 1 like · 9,813 followers View post →
Journal of Athletic Training
@JAT_NATA · X

New online first from Dr. Cailbhe Doherty and colleagues: Devising a Pace-Based Definition for ‘‘The Wall’’: An Observational Analysis of Marathoners’ Subjective Experiences of Fatigue. Link: https://t.co/yv5GBLGpgU https://t.co/V71NF1o6qU

Mar 31, 2020 · 5 likes · 2 shares · 9,813 followers View post →
Journal of Athletic Training
@JAT_NATA · X

Key Point #1: Runners could be classified as ‘‘hitting the wall’’ (HTW) if they ran any 1-km segment 11% slower than the average of the remaining segments of the race or if the standard deviation of the normalized 1-km split times was >.0.0532 Link: https://t.co/yv5GBLGpgU https://t.co/Ac6zpPcWtv

Mar 31, 2020 · 9,813 followers View post →