Physical characteristics and training history of the experimental (EXP) and control (CON) groups
| CON group (n = 9) | EXP group (n = 9) | p Value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Values are mean (SD). | |||
| Total weekly distance (km) | 82.5 (9.3) | 83.3 (9.7) | 0.87 |
| Best 10 km time (minutes) | 46.6 (6.7) | 46.8 (6.9) | 0.96 |
| Age (years) | 28.9 (5.0) | 29.0 (6.5) | 0.87 |
| Height (cm) | 177.9 (11.1) | 176.4 (8.3) | 0.86 |
| Weight (kg) | 70.5 (8.0) | 73.3 (7.3) | 0.72 |