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Leeds Beckett University and Super League Triathlon partner for innovative treadmill research
The research will closely examine the impact of running dynamics, sensor measurement, as well as treadmill behaviour.
Dr Barney Wainwright, Dr Josh Walker and Dr David Lunn, from the university’s Carnegie School of Sport, have already yielded impressive insights, which has resulted in a new sensor calibration protocol being implemented into Arena Games Triathlon to ensure the accuracy of readings from the treadmills.
The research will continue as Leeds Beckett recruits a team of elite runners to test the treadmills, using a range of athletes to help understand interactions between running style and performance.
Dr Barney Wainwright said: "It has been both exciting and rewarding to collaborate with the team at SLT, and their partners. Our support has involved gathering data and generating insight on the unique demands of the Arena Games format, and in particular the behaviour of non-motorised treadmills and measurement sensors, and their interaction with runners with varying running styles.
“So far we have revised protocols to enhance measurement precision, and we are exploring more avenues to develop a greater understanding of this exciting format to help athletes have an improved racing experience.”
Super League Triathlon CEO and Co-Founder, Michael D’hulst, said: “It has been a hugely rewarding experience to work alongside world leading experts from Leeds Beckett University to help us establish robust protocols and get a much deeper understanding of treadmill behaviour.
“This is vital in developing a new form of triathlon that is so innovative and we have the right partner to support with their world leading knowledge.”
Leonid Boguslavsky, Super League Triathlon Chairman and Co-Founder, said: “It has been a great honour to help drive innovation and develop a new sporting format such as Arena Games Triathlon.
“As a technology investor I recognise the importance of continued progress and working with world class experts such as Leeds Beckett University helps to drive forward this pioneering format and also deliver a deeper understanding and evolution of technology to help a wide range of people.”