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.