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The Process And Effects Of Ultrarunning, Ellis Ulery
The Process And Effects Of Ultrarunning, Ellis Ulery
Honors Projects
This project uses an in-depth research study and personal account to determine what it takes to run a 12-hour running event, the appeal of ultrarunning, and what can be learned through the experience. The project explains the efforts behind the specific preparation for this ultramarathon, the final distance of 47.3 miles ran in 12 hours, the evaluation of the enhanced mental state achieved while running, an explanation of the final results through the Central Governor Theory, and the dissection of the study Pursuing pleasure or virtue: The differential and overlapping well-being benefits of hedonic and eudaimonic motives that suggests why …
Impact Of Weight Training On Sprint Swimming, Griffin Patterson
Impact Of Weight Training On Sprint Swimming, Griffin Patterson
Honors Projects
This study looks at the impact of weighted training on sprint swimming. This is important to the swim community because when it comes to sprint swimming every second counts and training to lower your time is very key. Therefore, it is greatly advised to know what training will provide you with the best results. This project looked at time and Arm Stroke Index (ASI) over the course of a two month period to evaluate participants speed and efficiency of their stroke.