Table 2

Self-Reported characteristics of the RUN subgroup (n=1564)

Running experience (years)8.8±8.2
Average weekly running distance (km)38.6±24.2
Longest distance in 1 day/session, n (%)
 <5 km13 (0.8)
 5 km36 (2.3)
 10 km179 (11.4)
 Half-marathon (21.1 km)470 (30.1)
 Marathon (42.2 km)419 (26.8)
 Ultra-marathon (50 km and more)447 (28.6)
Running frequency (times/week), n (%)
 1–2292 (18.7)
 3–4925 (59.1)
 5–6294 (18.8)
 7+53 (3.4)
Member of a running club/group, n (%)656 (41.9)
Current shoes, n (%)*
 Traditional (road), motion control156 (10.0)
 Traditional (road), stability304 (19.4)
 Traditional (road), neutral613 (39.2)
 Traditional (trail)597 (38.2)
 Maximalist (road)104 (6.6)
 Maximalist (trail)141 (9.0)
 Minimalist (road)408 (26.1)
 Minimalist (trail)346 (22.1)
 Racing flat132 (8.4)
 Spike83 (5.3)
 Unsure34 (2.2)
  • *Total adds up to over 100% since respondents could report using more than one type of footwear.