RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Factors affecting performance during an endurance relay.
JF British Journal of Sports Medicine
JO Br J Sports Med
FD BMJ Publishing Group Ltd and British Association of Sport and Exercise Medicine
SP 138
OP 142
DO 10.1136/bjsm.11.3.138
VO 11
IS 3
A1 E. L. Lloyd
A1 W. Henderson
A1 B. Covell
A1 G. R. Bryce
YR 1977
UL http://bjsm.bmj.com/content/11/3/138.abstract
AB A successful attempt by Edinburgh Athletic Club on the world record for the 24-hour 10-man x 1 mile relay is reported. The effects of a variety of factors on the performances of the athletes are assessed, and some physiological changes noted. In the light of these observations recommendations are made to help the planning of future record attempts.