# Pace and motor control optimization for a runner

arXiv: https://arxiv.org/abs/2005.09882 · HTML: https://mlsanity.com/paper/2005.09882/

## Key facts

- Cited by 1 papers in the map (data through 14 Oct 2026).
- First posted on arXiv 20 May 2020.

## Built on by (most cited first, 1 of 1)

- [Turnpike in optimal control of PDEs, ResNets, and beyond](https://mlsanity.com/paper/2202.04097/) (2022)

## Abstract (arXiv)

Our aim is to present a new model which encompasses pace optimization and motor control effort for a runner on a fixed distance. We see that for long races, the long term behaviour is well approximated by a turnpike problem. We provide numerical simulations quite consistent with this approximation which leads to a simplified problem. We are also able to estimate the effect of slopes and ramps.