Optimal Ages and Conditions for 1500m Running Performance
Athletes aiming for peak performance in 1500m running can benefit from understanding the ideal age range, temperature, and humidity levels. Research suggests that reaching peak physical performance typically occurs around the age of 25, with favorable weather conditions ranging between 16-25°C and 50-80% humidity. The study highlights the adaptability of athletes to various conditions and emphasizes the importance of considering environmental factors for optimal results.
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Comparison of Ages and Conditions for Best Performances in 1500m Running Vegard Oelstad Oklahoma State University Conclusions Abstract Method Two constant questions for athletes are when to expect to reach the peak of their careers, and what are the perfect conditions to perform at the absolute max. Track and field has some of the most extensive records for the different events, and weather reports are available from all airports, and are usually close to the venue where the best performances are made. 1500m is also considered one of the toughest events, as it measures the ability for both endurance and sprinting. The records of nationality, date, birthdate, venue, and performance were found from alltime-athletics.com, while records of pressure, humidity, temperature, and precipitation were found from weatherunderground.com. This data was then merged and analyzed using JMP to find trends and descriptive analysis. The results show age being optimal at about 25 years, the temperature 16-25 C (60-75 F), and humidity is 50-80%. There were also few differences between nationalities. From this, we can conclude that many athletes may retire too early. This wide a range also shows that the human body is very good at adapting to a wide array of conditions when being pushed to the limits. Objective The most common age for peak physical performance is 25 years 3.5 years (1 std). Ideal weather is 16-25 C, and 50-80%. There is no significant difference between people from the different continents, hence it could be argued there are not as great differences between people from one continent to another as one may have believed. As seen in fig 3 (Temperature vs. Humidity plot), top performances can be reached under almost any conditions, even though there is a clear pattern for what is most frequent. Data was created in excel based on information from weatherunderground and alltime-athletics.com for 1500m races faster than 3:38.00, then imported to JMP 12. Weather estimates were given from averages for the day of competition. The data was then analyzed using descriptive statistics and stepwise modelling function in JMP. Weather data from 1995 and earlier were in not available, and hence omitted in the weather analysis. Results Screen Clipping Most important factors: temperature and humidity. This was found using a stepwise function in JMP 12. 16-26 Celsius, with 50-80% humidity. There were no noticeable differences between athletes from different continents. Approximately 30% chance the athlete is going to be between 24 and 27 years when reaching his peak. Screen Clipping Find most important factors for performance in 1500m running for men. Give estimates for the factors found in objective 1 Seek out any differences between nationalities. Screen Clipping References Weatherundergound.com Alltime-athletics.com
