“Hitting the wall” is a feeling of profound fatigue that can occur during an athletic event as a result of:

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"Hitting the wall" is commonly known as a phenomenon experienced by long-distance runners, cyclists, and other endurance athletes. It occurs when the body's glycogen stores become depleted, resulting in a sudden loss of energy and physical performance. Essentially, the body has to switch from using glucose as its primary source of fuel to relying on fat stores, which is a less efficient process and can cause the athlete to feel sluggish and fatigued. The build-up of lactic acid (choice B) can contribute to muscle fatigue, but is not typically the primary cause of hitting the wall. A slow rate of lipolysis (choice C) could potentially contribute to hitting the wall, as this would make it harder for the body to break down fat stores for energy, but this is not the primary cause. A lack of lactate for recycling (choice D) is not a known factor in hitting the wall.

“Hitting the Wall” Is a Feeling of Profound Fatigue That