Table 1.
Background characteristics of male Tarahumara runners (n = 10) presented as mean (SD)
| Variable | Mean | SD | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 29.9 | 6.6 | 22–45 |
| Height (cm) | 162 | 0.1 | 155–177 |
| Weight (kg) | 54.2 | 5.7 | 46.0–64.6 |
| Body mass index (kg/m2) | 21.2 | 1.7 | 18.7–24.1 |
| Waist circumference (cm) | 76.5 | 4.5 | 68.2–83.4 |
| Body fat (%)a | 10.6 | 1.5 | 8.0–12.7 |
| Body surface area (m2) | 1.22 | 0.15 | 1.00–1.47 |
| Systolic blood pressure (mmHg)b | 105 | 9 | 96–126 |
| Diastolic blood pressure (mmHg)2 | 64 | 7 | 56–78 |
| Glycated hemoglobin (%) | 5.7 | 0.2 | 5.3–5.9 |
| Hemoglobin (g/dL) | 15.7 | 1.5 | 12.4–18.0 |
| Hematocrit (%) | 47.2 | 4.6 | 37.2–54.0 |
a n = 9
bBlood pressure measured with subject in sitting position ≥ 15 min of rest