Predicting Maximal Aerobic Speed Through Set Distance Time-Trials in Camogie Players: A Pilot Study

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47206/ijsc.v6i1.609

Keywords:

Maximal aerobic speed, Set Distance time-trials, Yo-Yo Intermittent Recovery Test – Level 1, Aerobic Performance

Abstract

Set distance time-trials (TTs) have gained popularity in research and practice as a reliable method for predicting maximal aerobic speed (MAS) in field sport athletes. Therefore, the aim of this pilot study was to investigate applicable TT distances for the establishment of MAS in camogie players.

Senior club camogie players (n = 23) undertook the Yo-Yo intermittent recovery test  (Yo-Yo IR1) to establish MAS, followed by participation in set distance TTs. In a randomised order, players from six balanced groups completed three different TT distances. The TT distances were 1.2 km, 1.4 km, 1.6 km, 1.8 km, 2.0 km, and 2.2 km. Bias, limits of agreement (LOA), linear regression, and bivariate correlation analysis determined the agreement between MAS and average running speed  across the  TT distances.

The 1.2 km TT distance exhibited the least bias and narrowest LOA (-3.47 ± 0.43 km·h-1 [-22.16%] and ±1.68 km·h-1 [±10.73%], respectively). A strong (r = 0.80 [0.44 – 0.94], P = 0.001) to very strong (r = 0.98 [0.91 – 1.00], P < 0.001) positive correlation was found between MAS and average TT running speeds across all TT distances.  MAS appeared to be best approximated by the 1.2 km TT in senior club camogie players.

Author Biographies

  • Seamus Ellis, South East Technological University

    Department of Health and Sport Sciences, South East Technological University (Kilkenny Road Campus), Carlow, Ireland.

  • Colin J. Coyle, South East Technological University

    Department of Health and Sport Sciences, South East Technological University (Kilkenny Road Campus), Carlow, Ireland.

  • Paul J. Byrne, South East Technological University

    Department of Health and Sport Sciences, South East Technological University (Kilkenny Road Campus), Carlow, Ireland.

Published

2026-06-18

Data Availability Statement

The data that support the findings of this study are available from the corresponding author upon reasonable request.

Issue

Vol. 6 No. 1 (2026): International Journal of Strength and Conditioning

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How to Cite

Ellis, Seamus, Colin Coyle, and Paul Byrne. 2026. “Predicting Maximal Aerobic Speed Through Set Distance Time-Trials in Camogie Players: A Pilot Study”. International Journal of Strength and Conditioning 6 (1). https://doi.org/10.47206/ijsc.v6i1.609.