Table 1

Subject characteristics for total sample, runners who sustained an injury during follow-up, and non-injured runners.


Total Sample (n = 86)
Injured (n = 47)
Non-Injured (n = 39)
p value (injured vs. non-injured)

Age (y)
37 ± 9.2
36 ± 9.7
37 ± 8.8
.752
Height (cm)
164 ± 6.3
165 ± 5.8
163 ± 6.8
.342
Weight (kg)
59 ± 7.1
58 ± 6.4
59 ± 7.9
.485
BMI (kg/m2)
22 ± 2.4
22 ± 2.5
22 ± 2.2
.206
Body Fat (%)
19 ± 5.2
20 ± 5.5
19 ± 4.8
.445
Miles Run per Week
30 ± 9.1
31 ± 10.5
29 ± 7.2
.366
EAT score
15 ± 9.2
15 ± 9.3
15 ± 9.2
.812
XEE (kcal/kgFFM/d)
13 ± 6.2
14 ± 6.9
12 ± 5.1
.301
*EEE (kcal/d)
3127 ± 474
3123 ± 420
3132 ± 541
.942

Values presented as mean ± SD.

* Energy Expenditure values based on a total n = 72 (40 injured and 32 non-injured)

Gerlach et al. Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition 2008 5:1   doi:10.1186/1550-2783-5-1