Central activation ratio (CAR, %) for the knee extensors (KE) and the plantar flexors (PF) prior to (Pre-), in the middle of (Mid-) and after (Post-) the race in runners (TOR, n = 9) and control group (CON, n = 8).

Values are given as mean ± SD. *: P<0.05 for differences in TOR between Pre- and Post-.