Participants’ baseline characteristics shown as mean±SD
| Participants (n=287) | Mean±SD |
| Age | 40.9±11.7 years |
| Sex | 154 men, 133 women |
| Height | 176.6±9.2 cm |
| Weight | 74.3±12.8 kg |
| Running experience | 8.3±7.8 years |
| Personal best (10 k) | 52:06±9:17 min |
| Weekly mileage | 31.5±21.1 km |