PhD sports biomechanics & physiology | #humanperformance | #sporttechnology | data systems | #GameSpeed
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17 Dec 2024
New paper - a theoretical basis for developing running footwear technology.
We propose that running economy (in the context of footwear) is a total effect encompassing a direct mechanical effect and a biomechanically mediated effect.
doi.org/10.1123/jab.2024-010…
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30 May 2025
Very cool study from Ben Southey
Outlines clear methodology for "single case experimental design" for reactive strength development
Such designs could be used much more often in elite sport, n=1 environments
(Open access article)
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3 Jan 2025
@ConnickMJ and @GlenLichtwark propose a framework that running economy changes with footwear due to a direct effect of footwear properties and a mediating effect of footwear on ankle and foot biomechanics and the spring-mass system.
Read more here:
doi.org/10.1123/jab.2024-010…
ALT Figure 1 — Directed acyclic graph showing the total causal effect of changing footwear properties on running economy for a given runner and a given set of environmental conditions (ie, same surface, gradient, ambient temperature, and time of day). The total effect is measured in laboratory studies. However, the total effect is the sum of 2 distinct pathways. Pathway “a” represents the direct effect of changing footwear properties on the change in energy cost resulting from the change in spring-mass characteristics. The change in energy cost resulting from changes in spring-mass characteristics are proportional and directly related to changes in running economy (pathway “d”). The mediated effect (via changes in ankle and foot biomechanics) is pathways b c. The mediated effect comprises a direct effect of changing footwear properties on the changes in ankle and foot biomechanics (pathway “b”) and a direct effect of the changes in ankle and foot biomechanics on the changes in energy ...
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17 Dec 2024
This is the first of what we hope might be more Target Articles in @JApplBiomech proposing new theoretical frameworks in a research area. Feel free to reach out if you have been rethinking how to address big questions in your movement biomechanics area.
17 Dec 2024
New paper - a theoretical basis for developing running footwear technology.
We propose that running economy (in the context of footwear) is a total effect encompassing a direct mechanical effect and a biomechanically mediated effect.
doi.org/10.1123/jab.2024-010…
@GlenLichtwark
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3 Jul 2024
Congratulations to SPRING PhD candidate, @rileydunnaep who passed her PhD Confirmation of Candidature milestone yesterday.
Riley is completing some groundbreaking research. Her topic is- The Female Esports Athlete – Impact of the Menstrual Cycle on Esports Health and Performance
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3 Jul 2024
Extremely excited and grateful to be presenting alongside @VinceKellySport at the @SPRING_QUT Symposium 2024. We will address a few topics around #PerformanceAnalysis, #DefensivePerfromance and #PhysiologicalTesting in women’s water polo.
2 Jul 2024
📢📷Excited to launch our Annual SPRING Symposium, 7 Sept 24
research.qut.edu.au/sportsci……
Stay tuned for more announcements
🗣️You asked and we listened - Date changed to Saturday to allow more practitioners to attend
💲Same price as 2023💲
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13 Dec 2023
SPEEDSIG's first research article has just been published in JSCR. Our focus has been on delivering a scientifically valid and reliable tool for #performance #injuryprevention and #rehabilitation. We are committed to continuing to publish our internal research...stay tuned.
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13 Dec 2023
Can you trust heart rate measured on the wrist during exercise?
I did some tests of Polar Vantage V3 and Garmin Forerunner 255.
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20 Nov 2023
If you are finishing up your Bachelors and want to undertake an Honours research project in applied sports science in ⚽️ please reach out👇
8 Nov 2023
I have an Honours project available with a professional⚽️ organisation. Would suit someone Sydney/Newcastle/Central Coast based wanting to develop their sports science and data/performance analysis skillset embedded within a team.
DM me or contact info - bit.ly/47k90pC
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26 Oct 2023
After four and a half days and 460 miles, Harvey Lewis has won BIG'S #backyardultra with 108 loops. A new WORLD RECORD. He is... the last one standing.
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10 Oct 2023
Are you an AT / PT or Physio working with running-based field sport athletes in rehab? You need to know HOW your athletes are generating and controlling speed. We provide the data YOU NEED using the equipment your team already has. speedsig.com/
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25 Sep 2023
Great analysis of Assefa's Berlin marathon record by @jgault13. Including possible explanations.
I make it a 2.75% improvement on her previous best time and a 1.63% improvement on the previous WR.
letsrun.com/news/2023/09/tig…
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25 Sep 2023
The Adizero Adios Pro Evo 1s....Adidas claims they are “enhanced with unique technology that challenges the boundaries of racing”.
from article by @seaningle
theguardian.com/sport/2023/s…
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18 Sep 2023
"89% of international U17/U18 athletes never reach that level as seniors, and 83% of international-class seniors weren't U17/U18 internationals"
A good reminder that athletes whose talent seemingly emerges in their 20s are the rule, not the exception.
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17 Aug 2023
📢NEW PAPER!
Where @davidthewid, @sarahbmyers & I unpack what Open Source AI even is.
We find that the terms ‘open’ & ‘open source’ are often more marketing than technical descriptor, and that even the most 'open' systems don't alone democratize AI 1/
papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.…
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14 Aug 2023
Our recent publication on horizontal foot speed is FREE OPEN-ACCESS in J. Human Kinetics (@jhkawf)
Co-authors LJ Ryan, @chrismeng23, & DJ Stearne.
If you’re interested in “NEGATIVE FOOT SPEED” then check out summary video and free article (link below)
johk.pl/wp-content/uploads/2…
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12 Aug 2023
Put another way...
When your typical age-grouper is cruising along at 140bpm on their "easy" sessions they're burning through the same amount of glycogen as your typical elite on a threshold session!
Is it any wonder you have a hard time handling the volume?
#SlowDown
11 Aug 2023
Of even more practical significance...
Same rates of CHO use/depletion at ~80%MHR for elite as at ~60%MHR for amateur!
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17 Jul 2023
"What is needed are scientific models that exist outside the statistical models."
elevanth.org/blog/2023/07/17…
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The Evolution of World-Class Endurance Training by @OyvindSandbakk, Pyne, @KerryMcGawley, Foster, @RuneTalsnes, @SolliGuro, @GregoireMillet1, @StephenSeiler, @PaulBLaursen, Haugen, Tønnessen, Wilber, @The_Teun, Stellingwerff, Holmberg, Bucher Sandbakk journals.humankinetics.com/v…
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27 Jun 2023
I take a stab at weighing the arguments for why runners seem so fast these days: shoes, pacing, pandemic training, Norwegian thresholds, etc.
I also crunch some data to see if runners really are notably faster - and the jump is smaller than I expected.
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