TABLE 1.
Comparison between experienced (EXP) and novice (NOV) recreational marathon runners.
| Variable | NOV (n = 69) | EXP (n = 66) |
| Number of finishes | 2.0 ± 0.8 | 9.4 ± 7.3‡ |
| History of running training (years) | 4.1 ± 2.2 | 9.7 ± 7.0 |
| Best time (h:min) | 4:20 ± 0:44 | 3:44 ± 0:36‡ |
| Weekly training days | 4.1 ± 1.0 | 4.6 ± 1.4* |
| Weekly distance (km) | 47.2 ± 16.1 | 58.8 ± 24.0† |
| Age (years) | 43.5 ± 8.0 | 45.2 ± 9.4 |
| Height (cm) | 176 ± 5 | 177 ± 7 |
| Body weight (kg) | 77.5 ± 9.1 | 76.4 ± 9.6 |
| BMI (kg m–2) | 25.1 ± 2.7 | 24.4 ± 2.5 |
| BFskinfolds (%) | 18.2 ± 4.0 | 17.2 ± 4.1 |
| BFBIA (%) | 14.6 ± 4.7 | 13.0 ± 4.4 |
| SAR (cm) | 19.3 ± 7.3 | 15.8 ± 9.3* |
| VO2max (ml min –1 kg–1) | 47.4 ± 8.2 | 49.3 ± 7.9 |
| SJ (cm) | 24.8 ± 4.4 | 23.9 ± 4.2 |
| CMJ (cm) | 26.6 ± 4.8 | 25.1 ± 4.7 |
| Cheek (mm) | 8.1 ± 1.6 | 8.0 ± 2.1 |
| Chin (mm) | 6.8 ± 2.1 | 6.8 ± 2.2 |
| Triceps (mm) | 8.9 ± 3.0 | 8.5 ± 2.8 |
| Subscapular (mm) | 14.1 ± 5.8 | 13.1 ± 4.7 |
| Pectoral (mm) | 11.0 ± 6.2 | 9.8 ± 5.0 |
| Chest II (mm) | 12.0 ± 5.2 | 11.0 ± 4.4 |
| Abdomen (mm) | 23.8 ± 9.0 | 20.6 ± 7.9* |
| Iliac crest (mm) | 19.9 ± 7.9 | 16.7 ± 6.7* |
| Patella (mm) | 10.1 ± 2.8 | 9.9 ± 3.1 |
| Proximal calf (mm) | 7.5 ± 2.6 | 7.0 ± 2.3 |
Data are presented as mean ± standard deviation. BMI, body mass index; BF, body fat percentage; VO2max, maximal oxygen uptake; SJ, squat jump; CMJ, countermovement jump. *p < 0.05, †p < 0.01, and ‡p < 0.001.