Journal Articles
Mougin, L, Stennett, R, Ely, BR, Morel, B, O'Neill, L, Esh, C, Adams, WM, Longman, DP,
Blagrove, RC, Taylor, L, Mears, SA (2026)
Gastrointestinal temperature of elite and recreational adult runners during a 100-mile ultramarathon under heat exposure,
Physiological Reports, 14(17), e71089, DOI:
10.14814/phy2.71089.
Wu, H, Brooke-Wavell, K, Stevinson, C, Fang, H, Zhong, K,
Blagrove, RC (2026)
Associations between training behaviors and injuries in performance-oriented parkrunners using traditional statistical methods and machine learning,
PLOS One, 21(8), pp.e0350075-e0350075, DOI:
10.1371/journal.pone.0350075.
Stewart, DG, Jowett, S,
Blagrove, RC (2026)
Remote coaching: Coach and athlete perspectives in endurance sports,
International Journal of Sports Science and Coaching, ISSN: 1747-9541. DOI:
10.1177/17479541261474763.
Stewart, D, Jowett, S, Rhind, D,
Blagrove, RC (2026)
A Multi-Modal Case Study of a Distributed Communication Ecology in Remote Endurance Coaching,
International Journal of Coaching Science, 20(2), pp.4-30, ISSN: 1975-8286. DOI:
10.47684/ijcs.2026.20.2.4.
Mougin, L, Stennett, R, Ely, BR, Taylor, L, Adams, WM,
Blagrove, RC, Longman, DP, Mears, SA (2026)
Heat preparation and nutrition strategies for a 100-mile ultramarathon in extreme heat: A questionnaire study at the Western States Endurance Run,
Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, ISSN: 1440-2440. DOI:
10.1016/j.jsams.2026.05.014.
Jackson, DT,
Blagrove, RC, Thain, PK, Weldon, A, Handyside, R, Clark, CCT, Kelly, AL (2026)
The possession paradox in a professional Non-League Football team: an exploratory case study of physical, technical, and situational factors,
International Journal of Performance Analysis in Sport, ISSN: 1474-8185. DOI:
10.1080/24748668.2026.2667677.
Bailey, P,
Blagrove, R, Rietveld, T, van der Slikke, R, Goosey-Tolfrey, V (2026)
Comparative analysis of fixed and individualized speed zones for 1 quantifying external match load in female wheelchair basketball,
Journal of Rehabilitation and Assistive Technologies Engineering, 13, DOI:
10.1177/20556683261430315.
Wu, H, Brooke-Wavell, K, Barnes, MR, Awan, Z, Mastana, S, Allen, S,
Blagrove, R (2026)
Multidisciplinary prediction of running-related injuries using machine learning,
npj Digital Medicine, 9, 213, DOI:
10.1038/s41746-026-02413-y.
T. Jackson, D,
Blagrove, R, K. Thain, P, Weldon, A, Jadhakhan, F, Clark, CCT, L. Kelly, A (2025)
Eccentric hamstring strength monitoring to predict injury risk in men’s non-league professional football: An exploratory Cox regression study,
Applied Sciences, 15(24), 12872, DOI:
10.3390/app152412872.
Mougin, L, Burgada, KJ, Ely, BR, Morel, B,
Blagrove, R, Mix, H, Svendahl, E, Mears, S, Stennett, R (2025)
Physiological, nutritional and thermoregulatory responses of a world-class mountain-ultramarathon athlete during the 2025 Western States Endurance Run 100,
Journal of Applied Physiology, 140(1), pp.188-194, ISSN: 8750-7587. DOI:
10.1152/japp.hysiol.01048.2025.
Zanini, M, Folland, J,
Blagrove, R (2025)
Regular long runs and higher training volumes are associated with better running economy durability in performance matched well-trained male runners,
Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 58(1), pp.162-173, ISSN: 0195-9131. DOI:
10.1249/mss.0000000000003840.
Harper, J,
Blagrove, R, Hunsicker, E, Witcomb, G, Ferguson, R, ODonnell, E (2025)
Longitudinal performance changes in transgender women athletes pre and post gender affirming hormone therapy,
European Journal of Sport Science, 25(9), e70036, ISSN: 1746-1391. DOI:
10.1002/ejsc.70036.
Wang, B, Zanini, M,
Blagrove, R (2025)
Strength training for middle-distance running: a neuromuscular pathway to breaking the women’s sub-4-min mile [Letter to the editor],
Journal of Applied Physiology, 139(1), pp.251-251, ISSN: 8750-7587. DOI:
10.1152/japp.hysiol.00442.2025.
Zanini, M, Folland, J,
Blagrove, R (2025)
Test–retest reliability of running economy and other physiological parameters during 90 min of running in well-trained male endurance runners,
Scandinavian Journal of Medicine and Science in Sports, 35(6), e70080, ISSN: 0905-7188. DOI:
10.1111/sms.70080.
Zanini, M, Folland, J,
Blagrove, R (2025)
The effect of 90 and 120 min of running on the determinants of endurance performance in well-trained male marathon runners,
Scandinavian Journal of Medicine and Science in Sports, 35(5), 70076, ISSN: 0905-7188. DOI:
10.1111/sms.70076.
Jackson, DT,
Blagrove, RC, Thain, PK, Weldon, A, Clark, CCT, Kelly, AL (2025)
Competitive Match Running Speed Demands and Impact of Changing the Head Coach in Non-League Professional Football,
Sensors, 25(9), pp.2865-2865, DOI:
10.3390/s25092865.
Zanini, M, Folland, J, Wu, H,
Blagrove, R (2025)
Strength training improves running economy durability and fatigued high-intensity performance in well-trained male runners: A randomized control trial,
Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 57(7), pp.1546-1558, ISSN: 0195-9131. DOI:
10.1249/MSS.0000000000003685.
Jackson, DT,
Blagrove, RC, Thain, PK, Weldon, A, Kelly, AL (2025)
Key Stakeholders’ Perspectives on the Sports Science and Medicine Resources and Practices in English Non-League Male Football,
Applied Sciences, 15(3), pp.1050-1050, DOI:
10.3390/app15031050.
J. Hutson, M, ODonnell, E, McConnell, K, Chauntry, AJ,
Blagrove, R (2024)
Correction to: Energy availability modulates regional blood flow via estrogen‑independent pathways in regularly menstruating young women,
European Journal of Applied Physiology, 124(10), pp.3057-3057, ISSN: 1439-6319. DOI:
10.1007/s00421-024-05547-7.
Zanini, M, Folland, J,
Blagrove, R (2024)
Durability of running economy: differences between quantification methods and performance status in male runners,
Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 56(11), pp.2230-2240, ISSN: 0195-9131. DOI:
10.1249/mss.0000000000003499.
Blagrove, R, Brooke-Wavell, K, Plateau, C, Nahman, C, Hassan, A, Stellingwerff, T (2024)
The role of musculoskeletal training during return to performance following Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport,
International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance, 19(7), ISSN: 1555-0265. DOI:
10.1123/ijspp.2023-0532.
J. Hutson, M, ODonnell, E, McConnell, K, Chauntry, AJ,
Blagrove, R (2024)
Energy availability modulates regional blood flow via estrogen-independent pathways in regularly menstruating young women,
European Journal of Applied Physiology, 124, pp.3045-3055, ISSN: 1439-6319. DOI:
10.1007/s00421-024-05497-0.
Wu, H, Brooke-Wavell, K, Fong, D, Paquette, MR,
Blagrove, R (2024)
Do exercise-based prevention programs reduce injury in endurance runners? A systematic review and meta-analysis,
Sports Medicine, 54(5), ISSN: 0112-1642. DOI:
10.1007/s40279-024-01993-7.
Dimundo, F, Cole, M,
Blagrove, R, D.Herbison, J, Turnnidge, J, Till, K, Vitali, F, L.Kelly, A (2023)
Talent identification and development in an English Premiership rugby union club: the perspectives of players and coaches,
Frontiers in Sports and Active Living, 5, DOI:
10.3389/fspor.2023.1120033.
Hutson, MJ, ODonnell, E, Brooke-Wavell, K, James, L, Raleigh, CJ, Carson, BP, Sale, C,
Blagrove, R (2023)
High‐impact jumping mitigates the short‐term effects of low energy availability on bone resorption but not formation in regularly menstruating females: A randomized control trial,
Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports, 33(9), pp.1690-1702, ISSN: 0905-7188. DOI:
10.1111/sms.14437.
Bruinvels, G,
Blagrove, R, Goldsmith, E, Shaw, L, Martin, D, Piasecki, J (2022)
How lifestyle changes during the COVID-19 global pandemic affected the pattern and symptoms of the menstrual cycle,
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 19(20), 13622, DOI:
10.3390/ijerph192013622.
Dimundo, F, Cole, M,
Blagrove, R, Till, K, Kelly, AL (2022)
A multidisciplinary investigation into the talent development processes in an English Premiership Rugby Union Academy: A preliminary study through an ecological lens,
Sports, 10(2), 13, DOI:
10.3390/sports10020013.
Dimundo, F, Cole, M,
Blagrove, R, McAuley, ABT, Till, K, Hall, M, Pacini, D, Kelly, AL (2021)
The anthropometric, physical, and relative age characteristics of an English Premiership rugby union academy,
International Journal of Strength and Conditioning, 1(1), DOI:
10.47206/ijsc.v1i1.67.
Hutson, M, ODonnell, E, Petherick, E, Brooke-Wavell, K,
Blagrove, R (2021)
Incidence of bone stress injury is greater in competitive female distance runners with menstrual disturbances independent of participation in plyometric training,
Journal of Sports Sciences, 39(22), pp.2558-2566, ISSN: 0264-0414. DOI:
10.1080/02640414.2021.1945184.
Hutson, M, ODonnell, E, Brooke-Wavell, K,
Blagrove, R (2021)
Considerations regarding the use of impact training as treatment to prevent bone fragility in elite cyclists,
Journal of Applied Physiology, 131(1), pp.30-30, ISSN: 8750-7587. DOI:
10.1152/japp.hysiol.00335.2021.
Dimundo, F, Cole, M,
Blagrove, R, McAuley, ABT, Till, K, Kelly, AL (2021)
Talent identification in an English Premiership rugby union academy: multidisciplinary characteristics of selected and non-selected male under-15 players,
Frontiers in Sports and Active Living, 3, 688143, DOI:
10.3389/fspor.2021.688143.
Dimundo, F, Cole, M,
Blagrove, R, Till, K, McAuley, ABT, Hall, M, Gale, C, Kelly, AL (2021)
Talent identification and development in male rugby union: a systematic review,
Journal of Expertise, 4(1), pp.33-55, ISSN: 2573-2773.
Bruinvels, G, Lewis, NA,
Blagrove, R, Scott, D, Simpson, RJ, Baggish, AL, Rogers, JP, Ackerman, KE, Pedlar, CR (2021)
COVID-19–considerations for the female athlete,
Frontiers in Sports and Active Living, 3, 606799, DOI:
10.3389/fspor.2021.606799.
Misseldine, ND,
Blagrove, R, Goodwin, JE (2021)
Speed demands of women's rugby sevens match play,
Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 35(1), pp.183-189, ISSN: 1064-8011. DOI:
10.1519/JSC.0000000000002638.
Hutson, M, O'Donnell, E, Brooke-Wavell, K, Sale, C,
Blagrove, R (2020)
Effects of low energy availability on bone health in endurance athletes and high-impact exercise as a potential countermeasure: a narrative review,
Sports Medicine, ISSN: 0112-1642. DOI:
10.1007/s40279-020-01396-4.
Bruinvels, G, Goldsmith, E,
Blagrove, R, Simpkin, A, Lewis, N, Morton, K, Suppiah, A, Rogers, JP, Ackerman, KE, Newell, J, Pedlar, C (2020)
Prevalence and frequency of menstrual cycle symptoms are associated with availability to train and compete: a study of 6812 exercising women recruited using the Strava exercise app,
British Journal of Sports Medicine, 55(8), pp.438-443, ISSN: 0306-3674. DOI:
10.1136/bjsports-2020-102792.
Blagrove, R, Bishop, C, Howatson, G, Hayes, PR (2020)
Inter-limb strength asymmetry in adolescent distance runners: Test-retest reliability and relationships with performance and running economy,
Journal of Sports Sciences, 39(3), pp.312-321, ISSN: 0264-0414. DOI:
10.1080/02640414.2020.1820183.
Bruinvels, G, Goldsmith, E,
Blagrove, R, Simpkin, A, Lewis, N, Morton, K, Ara, S, Newell, J, Pedlar, CR (2020)
Menstrual Cycle Symptoms In 6,812 Exercising Women And The Development Of A Novel Symptom Score,
Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 52(7S), pp.433-433, ISSN: 0195-9131. DOI:
10.1249/01.mss.0000678592.21852.d9.
Blagrove, R, Bruinvels, G, Pedlar, CR (2020)
Variations in strength-related measures during the menstrual cycle in eumenorrheic women: A systematic review and meta-analysis,
Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, 23(12), pp.1220-1227, ISSN: 1440-2440. DOI:
10.1016/j.jsams.2020.04.022.
Blagrove, R and Hayes, PR (2020)
Strength training as an ergogenic tool to enhance running economy and elite marathon running performance [Commentary],
Journal of Applied Physiology, 128(4), pp.1074-1074, ISSN: 8750-7587. DOI:
10.1152/japp.hysiol.00167.2020.
admin, LP (2020)
Commentaries on Viewpoint: Physiology and fast marathons,
Journal of Applied Physiology, 128(4), pp.1069-1085, ISSN: 8750-7587. DOI:
10.1152/japp.hysiol.00167.2020.
Lima, LCR and
Blagrove, R (2020)
Infographic. Strength training–induced adaptations associated with improved running economy: potential mechanisms and training recommendations,
British Journal of Sports Medicine, 54(5), pp.302-303, ISSN: 0306-3674. DOI:
10.1136/bjsports-2019-100840.
Blagrove, R, Howe, LP, Howatson, G, Hayes, PR (2020)
Strength and conditioning for adolescent endurance runners,
Strength and Conditioning Journal, 42(1), pp.2-11, ISSN: 1524-1602. DOI:
10.1519/SSC.0000000000000425.
Blagrove, R, Howatson, G, Hayes, PR (2019)
Use of loaded conditioning activities to potentiate middle- and long-distance performance: a narrative review and practical applications,
Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 33(8), ISSN: 1064-8011. DOI:
10.1519/jsc.0000000000002456.
Blagrove, RC, Howatson, G, Pedlar, CR, Hayes, PR (2019)
Quantification of aerobic determinants of performance in post-pubertal adolescent middle-distance runners,
European Journal of Applied Physiology, ISSN: 1439-6319. DOI:
10.1007/s00421-019-04175-w.
Moran, J,
Blagrove, RC, Drury, B, Fernandes, JFT, Paxton, K, Chaabene, H, Ramirez-Campillo, R (2019)
Effects of Small-Sided Games vs. Conventional Endurance Training on Endurance Performance in Male Youth Soccer Players: A Meta-Analytical Comparison,
Sports Medicine, 49(5), pp.731-742, ISSN: 0112-1642. DOI:
10.1007/s40279-019-01086-w.
Bishop, C, Berney, J, Lake, J, Loturco, I,
Blagrove, R, Turner, A, Read, P (2019)
Bilateral Deficit During Jumping Tasks: Relationship With Speed and Change of Direction Speed Performance,
Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, pp.1-1, ISSN: 1064-8011. DOI:
10.1519/jsc.0000000000003075.
Blagrove, R, Howatson, G, Hayes, PR (2018)
Quantification of exercise intensity as energy expenditure: reliability and units of measurement [commentary],
Journal of Applied Physiology, 125(2), pp.676-677, ISSN: 8750-7587. DOI:
10.1152/japp.hysiol.00638.2018.
Blagrove, RC, Holding, KM, Patterson, SD, Howatson, G, Hayes, PR (2018)
Efficacy of depth jumps to elicit a post-activation performance enhancement in junior endurance runners,
Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, 22(2), pp.239-244, ISSN: 1440-2440. DOI:
10.1016/j.jsams.2018.07.023.
Nevin, J, Smith, P, Waldron, M, Patterson, S, Price, M, Hunt, A,
Blagrove, R (2018)
Efficacy of an 8-Week Concurrent Strength and Endurance Training program on Hand Cycling Performance,
Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 32(7), pp.1861-1868, ISSN: 1064-8011. DOI:
10.1519/jsc.0000000000002569.
Blagrove, R, Howe, LP, Cushion, EJ, Spence, A, Howatson, G, Pedlar, CR, Hayes, PR (2018)
Effects of strength training on postpubertal adolescent distance runners,
Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 50(6), pp.1224-1232, ISSN: 0195-9131. DOI:
10.1249/MSS.0000000000001543.
Blagrove, R, Howatson, G, Hayes, PR (2017)
Effects of strength training on the physiological determinants of middle- and long-distance running performance: a systematic review,
Sports Medicine, 48(5), pp.1117-1149, ISSN: 0112-1642. DOI:
10.1007/s40279-017-0835-7.
Blagrove, R, Brown, N, Howatson, G, Hayes, PR (2017)
Strength and conditioning habits of competitive distance runners,
Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 34(5), pp.1392-1399, ISSN: 1064-8011. DOI:
10.1519/jsc.0000000000002261.
Blagrove, R, Bruinvels, G, Read, P (2017)
Early sport specialization and intensive training in adolescent female athletes: Risks and recommendations,
Strength and Conditioning Journal, 39(5), pp.14-23, ISSN: 1524-1602. DOI:
10.1519/SSC.0000000000000315.
Blagrove, R, Howatson, G, Hayes, PR (2017)
Test–retest reliability of physiological parameters in elite junior distance runners following allometric scaling,
European Journal of Sport Science, 17(10), pp.1231-1240, ISSN: 1746-1391. DOI:
10.1080/17461391.2017.1364301.
Read, P, Hughes, JD,
Blagrove, R, Jeffreys, I, Edwards, M, Turner, AN (2017)
Characteristics and experiences of interns in strength and conditioning,
Journal of Sports Sciences, 35(3), pp.269-276, ISSN: 0264-0414. DOI:
10.1080/02640414.2016.1161220.
Howe, LP and
Blagrove, RC (2015)
Shoulder Function During Overhead Lifting Tasks,
Strength & Conditioning Journal, 37(5), pp.84-96, ISSN: 1073-6840. DOI:
10.1519/ssc.0000000000000163.
HOWATSON, G, HOUGH, P, PATTISON, J, HILL, JA,
BLAGROVE, R, GLAISTER, M, THOMPSON, KG (2011)
Trekking Poles Reduce Exercise-Induced Muscle Injury during Mountain Walking,
Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 43(1), pp.140-145, ISSN: 0195-9131. DOI:
10.1249/mss.0b013e3181e4b649.
Howatson, G, Hough, P, Pattison, J, Hill, JA,
Blagrove, R, Glaister, M, Thompson, K (2010)
The Use Of Trekking Poles In Reducing Muscle Damage Following Mountain Walking,
Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 42(5), p.378, ISSN: 0195-9131. DOI:
10.1249/01.mss.0000384685.66071.36.
