We are excited to work with two researchers from CSU Fullerton on their study of the impact of creatine on endurance running performance. The study will be held at our two upcoming events in September, the Flagstaff Endurance Runs on September 14 and the Javelina Jangover Night Runs on September 21. We encourage all runners planning to attend these events to consider participating in the study.
What is involved in the study?
There are two parts to participating in the study. The first part is administered pre-race, and involves filling out a short questionnaire and taking a 10 minute cognitive ability test. The second part is administered post-race, and involves taking another 10 minute cognitive ability test. The study will analyze the change in cognitive ability after an endurance run in the context of several factors being studied.
For those not wishing to participate in the cognitive ability test, taking only the short questionnaire is still valuable to the researchers.
What do I need to do to participate in the study?
Runners interested in participating should show up at the race start 1 hour before their scheduled race start. The instructions, surveys, and cognitive tests can take up to 30 minutes to administer, and this will provide adequate time to prepare for your race after the study. After you finish your race, please check in with the researchers again to complete the second cognitive test.
Though anyone can choose to participate the day of the race, the researchers will appreciate advance notice to help in their planning. Interested runners can contact Norma Quirarte at (normaq77@yahoo.com) and indicate (1) your name and contact email, (2) your event (Flagstaff or the Jangover), and (3) the race distance. Providing this will also allow the researchers to follow up with the results of their study down the line.
If you have any questions, please contact Norma at the email above!