Statistical analysis
The normality of all data was assessed using the Shapiro–Wilk test. Differences in baseline data (height, weight, HRrest, CPM, PPT, and PPTol) between the groups were analyzed using one‐way analysis of variance (ANOVA). To determine the differences among the three groups over time (running times and acute follow‐up times), a two‐way (running time and intensity) repeated‐measures ANOVA was applied to examine PPT and PPTol, except for the PPT‐leg at 35 min, which was tested via one‐way analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) with the baseline measurements set as covariates. For changes in PPT and PPTol 24‐h post‐running, one‐way ANCOVA was also applied. Changes in CPM responses were evaluated using a one‐way ANCOVA, while baseline measurements were set as covariates. Post hoc multiple comparisons were performed using the Bonferroni method. All statistical analyses were performed using SPSS Version 21.0, and a significance level of 