Rune Kjøsen Talsnes, Tore Berdal, Jan-Magnus Brattebø, Trine Seeberg, Thomas Losnegard, Jan Kocbach, Øyvind Sandbakk
PURPOSE: To investigate performance, physiological, and perceptual responses of an entire sprint cross-country skiing competition in the skating style. METHODS: Eighteen national-level male junior skiers participated in a simulated competition comprising an individual time trial (TT), followed by three heats (quarterfinals [QF], semifinals [SF], and final [F]). Participants' heart rate (HR) was continuously monitored while perceived readiness (RED, 1-10), rating of perceived exertion (RPE, 6-20), and blood lactate [La-] were assessed at standardized time points...
October 7, 2023: European Journal of Applied Physiology