Volunteers needed: Study on preferred running speeds with assistive device

Participants are needed for a research study investigating how running with an assistive device affects energy expenditure and preferred running speeds. 

You may qualify if you:

  • Are between the ages of 18–55 
  • Can understand simple directions in English
  • Are a recreational runner
  • Have experience running overground and on a treadmill and can run at a pace of 10 minutes/mile for 30 minutes
  • Have no cardiovascular conditions or recent history (within one year) of surgery

Participation involves:

  • Up to three visits to the Neuromechanics Laboratory (ECSL 1B21) or Welker Laboratory (ECCE 1B28) in the Engineering Center located on the CU Boulder Main Campus
  • Fasting for two hours prior to the second and third visits
  • Walking and running on a self-pacing treadmill 

Compensation will be provided in the form of an Amazon gift card ($20–$30 depending on qualification/completion of study).

Questions? Contact Olivia Felton at olivia.felton@colorado.edu or 319-540-6486.