Table 2.
Aerobic values at the start and end of the cross-country season (n = 8).
| Variable | Start of Season | End of Season |
|---|---|---|
| Maximal Test | ||
| VO2max (ml ·kg−1min−1) | 71.9±4.6 | 71.9±3.2 |
| HR (beats min−1) | 194±4 | 196±4 |
| Blood Lactate (mmol·L−1) | 10.0±2.9 | 9.4±1.8 |
| Duration (min: s) | 12:20±0:41 | 12:26±0:46 |
| VT (%VO2max) | 76.7±6.5 | 78.0±5.6 |
| OBLA (%VO2max) | 94.3±3.3 | 93.9±2.6 |
| Running Economy at 16.1 km ·h−1 | ||
| VO2 (ml ·kg−1min−1) | 52.5±2.4 | 54.2±3.0 |
| VO2 (%VO2max) | 73.3±6.0 | 75.4±3.9 |
| HR (beats min−1) | 159±6 | 161±7 |
| RPE (Borg scale) | 10±1 | 10±1 |
| Running Economy at 19.3 km ·h−1 | ||
| VO2 (ml ·kg−1min−1) | 64.5±3.4 | 65.0±2.8 |
| VO2 (%VO2max) | 90.2±8.2 | 90.6±3.4 |
| HR (beats min−1) | 179±5 | 182±5 |
| RPE (Borg scale) | 14±1 | 14±1 |
Values are mean±SD.