Sub-elite meaning maybe 14:00 for 5000 meters and 29~30 minutes for 10,000 meters. Elite meaning 28 minutes and 13:15-13:40? Those standards are obviously up for debate. Discus.
Sub-elite meaning maybe 14:00 for 5000 meters and 29~30 minutes for 10,000 meters. Elite meaning 28 minutes and 13:15-13:40? Those standards are obviously up for debate. Discus.
I am neither, but I'd guess that the vast majority either started running a lot more or they just got older and naturally progressed. or some combination of both. there aren't really any secret training methods in our sport, unless you count PEDs.