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HIT WALL [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2015-05-28
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Track and Field
- Physical Education, Coaching and Sport Psychology
- Physical Fitness Training and Bodybuilding
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- hit the wall
1, record 1, English, hit%20the%20wall
correct, verb
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Experience] a condition in endurance athletes caused by the depletion of glycogen stores in the liver and muscles, resulting in sudden fatigue and loss of energy. 2, record 1, English, - hit%20the%20wall
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The bad news is that more than half of all non-elite marathon runners report having hit the wall at least once. The good news is that more than 40 percent of all non-elite marathon runners have never hit the wall. 3, record 1, English, - hit%20the%20wall
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Athlétisme
- Éducation physique, entraînement des athlètes et psychologie du sport
- Conditionnement physique et culturisme
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- frapper le mur
1, record 1, French, frapper%20le%20mur
correct, Canada
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- toucher le mur 2, record 1, French, toucher%20le%20mur
correct, France
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Expérimenter une] condition chez les athlètes d’endurance qui est causée lorsque les muscles et le foie ont épuisé leurs réserves de glycogène, provoquant une fatigue soudaine et une perte d’énergie. 3, record 1, French, - frapper%20le%20mur
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
En vue des courses longues telles qu'un marathon, prenez les mesures appropriées à votre condition physique et aux conditions de température afin d'éviter de frapper «les murs» : effectuer une diète de surcompensation pour éviter la panne de glycogène, prendre un repas «sucré» le matin de la course pour éviter la panne de glucose sanguin et finalement, boire beaucoup d'eau et ralentir pour éviter le mur de la chaleur. 4, record 1, French, - frapper%20le%20mur
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Atletismo
- Educación física, entrenamiento de atletas y psicología del deporte
- Acondicionamiento físico y culturismo
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- chocar contra el muro
1, record 1, Spanish, chocar%20contra%20el%20muro
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Experimentar] un problema [...] los atletas de resistencia causado por la disminución de las reservas de glicógeno en el hígado y los músculos, lo que provoca una gran fatiga y una repentina falta de energía. 1, record 1, Spanish, - chocar%20contra%20el%20muro
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