Male runners needed

Researchers from the University of Cape Town are investigating the effect of a protein sports drink on recovery from hard efforts (includes a free VO2 max test to start off the year!)

What type of subjects are they looking for?

• 22 injury-free and healthy male long-distance runners between ages 18 and 45
• Runners who have completed on average of at least 60km a week for the last 3 months

What will be required of you?

• Two initial lab sessions: VO2 max test and protocol familiarisation session
• Three experimental lab sessions:
• Sub-maximal running test
• Three 30m sprints
• 5000m treadmill time trial
• A 5ml blood sample for analysis
• Questionnaires on recovery

What are the benefits?

• Full results from your VO2 max test, peak running speed, max HR, etc
• Information on your recovery from hard efforts and whether the supplement helps you recover
• An opportunity to “sharpen” your running fitness

Who is conducting this research?

• UCT/MRC Research Unit for Exercise Science and Sports Medicine
• At the Sports Science Institute of South Africa, Boundary Rd, Newlands
• Department of Human Biology, Faculty of Health Science, University of Cape Town

Who should you contact?
Ben Capostagno via email: cpsben001@uct.ac.za or phone: 082 562 8419

PLEASE APPLY BEFORE 31 JANUARY 2009