The study of the impacts of ‘Running’ on the contact area of soles and maximal strength among elite middle distance runners

It is possible that running training for many years in athletics affects athletes' patterns and sole structure. The main aim of this study to examine the effect maximal force applied floor area contact athletes with related mid-distance athletics. 18 male who represent Turkey on International another 25 volunteers form control group from participants study. pressure measurement was performed through use EMED-SF (Novel H, Munich, Germany) plantar analysis system (pedobarographic analysis). In study, significant differences were found heel medial, lateral, foot middle, 2nd, 3rd 4th metatars heads left 3rd, 4th, 5th finger values right averages. Besides, middle part feet, 2nd fingers values. Athletes have pressed feet more as a result long-term consequence caused change soles strength. Also it can be said they used forefront actively during walking.
 
 Keywords: runner sole, area, distance, pedobarographic.