This study aimed to evaluate spatial and temporal perception in endurance runners as a mechanism of pacing control in comparison with other athletes (soccer players). A group of 38 endurance runners and 32 soccer players participated in this study. Runners displayed lower time differences and lower error than soccer players. Taking the athletic levels of endurance runners into consideration, significant differences (p = .011, Cohen’s d = 1.042) were found in the time differences (higher level group = 33.43 ± 29.43 vs. lower level group = 123.53 ±102.61). Significant correlations were found between time differences and performance in a Cooper test (r = −.546) and with the best time in a half marathon (r = .597). Temporal and spatial perception can be considered as a cognitive skill of endurance runners.

这项研究旨在评估耐力跑者的空间和时间知觉，作为与其他运动员（足球运动员）相比起搏控制的机制。一组38名耐力运动员和32名足球运动员参加了这项研究。与足球运动员相比，运动员表现出更低的时差和更低的错误。考虑耐力赛跑者的运动水平， 在时间差中发现了显着差异（p  = .011，Cohen d = 1.042）（高水平组= 33.43±29.43，低水平组= 123.53±102.61）。在Cooper测试中，时间差与性能之间存在显着的相关性（r  = −.546），在半程马拉松中，最佳时间之间存在显着相关性（r = .597）。时空感知可以被认为是耐力跑步者的一项认知技能。