The Biomechanics of the Sub-four Minute Mile

The Biomechanics of the Sub-four Minute Mile

THE BIOMECHANICS OF THE SUB-FOUR MINUTE MILE Team: Michigan Performance Research Laboratory Summary: Elite middle distance runners may serve as a unique population of runners that have undergone a substantial degree of ‘self-optimization’ to achieve high...
Step Frequency Patterns in Elite Ultramarathon Runners

Step Frequency Patterns in Elite Ultramarathon Runners

STEP FREQUENCY PATTERNS IN ELITE ULTRAMARATHON RUNNERS DURING A 100KM ROAD RACE Team: Michigan Performance Research Laboratory Summary: Step frequency data was collected from 20 ultramarathoners during the entirety of the 2016 IAU 100 kilometer World Championship. The...
A Data-driven Approach for Monitoring Hydration Status

A Data-driven Approach for Monitoring Hydration Status

A DATA-DRIVEN, NON-INVASIVE APPROACH FOR MONITORING HYDRATION STATUS IN ATHLETES Team: Kathleen Sienko (CoE) and Jenna Wiens (CoE) Goal: Researchers aim to design and assess a noninvasive technique for real-time monitoring of hydration status in athletes during...
Real-time Biometric Feedback for Athletes & Coaches

Real-time Biometric Feedback for Athletes & Coaches

SIMULTANEOUS, REAL-TIME BIOMETRIC FEEDBACK FOR ATHLETES IN MOTION AND THEIR COACHES Team: L. Jay Guo (CoE and LSA), Mike Bottom (Athletics) Summary: Researchers aim to develop wearable, programmable, waterproof devices and systems that accurately sense and...