When posting on this board, PLEASE try to bring some kind of intelligence and common sense when doing so. Also, it helps if YOU bring some sort of experience and or actual personal proof supporting your perspective.
I'll try to help you out:
(1) Stretching before a race (Define stretching. Easy and or light stretching after a warm up jog is highly recommended to facilitate blood flow throughout the muscles which in turn preps the working muscles for an excessive workload which includes racing or intense training session). (2) No pain no gain (The actual activity of "running hard" is uncomfortable and or "painful". In order for the body to adapt to this discomfort it must be exposed to it in various doses so as to acclimate to it. In the end, competitive running is and will always be "painful", the secret is to manage the "pain" and or "discomfort". You can't avoid it. (3) The higher the mileage the better the performance (This is the only point that is TRUE, higher mileage does NOT guarantee better performance. Rather, it is a combination of mileage and quality workouts that promote better performance. What defines "higher mileage"? Each runner is different, and mileage correlating with body type, genetic ability, etc...will vary. Find what works for you). (4) Running doubles (Again, depending on mileage requirements per athlete and quality of workouts. An easy PM recovery run after a tough AM workout is very beneficial to purge excess lactic acid from the muscles, including massage and hydration. Elite runners who double up with two hard sessions a day should be aware that these are not to be done frequently, and if monitored properly can be beneficial. The more work that can be achieved without compromising health is the whole point of training and thus performing at a higher level).
And yes, my above recommendations have been tried, tested, and proven successful at both the national and world class level.
Actually when people post long crap like this it goes unread.
Whenever I encounter a beginner who's really into perfecting their form, I like to show them Nijel Amos in the 2012 OG 800. PED usage aside, his "awful form" worked for him.
Someone was worked up about heal striding and I showed them Kipchoge.
(3) The higher the mileage the better the performance
(4) Running doubles
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When posting on this board, PLEASE try to bring some kind of intelligence and common sense when doing so. Also, it helps if YOU bring some sort of experience and or actual personal proof supporting your perspective.
I'll try to help you out:
(1) Stretching before a race (Define stretching. Easy and or light stretching after a warm up jog is highly recommended to facilitate blood flow throughout the muscles which in turn preps the working muscles for an excessive workload which includes racing or intense training session). (2) No pain no gain (The actual activity of "running hard" is uncomfortable and or "painful". In order for the body to adapt to this discomfort it must be exposed to it in various doses so as to acclimate to it. In the end, competitive running is and will always be "painful", the secret is to manage the "pain" and or "discomfort". You can't avoid it. (3) The higher the mileage the better the performance (This is the only point that is TRUE, higher mileage does NOT guarantee better performance. Rather, it is a combination of mileage and quality workouts that promote better performance. What defines "higher mileage"? Each runner is different, and mileage correlating with body type, genetic ability, etc...will vary. Find what works for you). (4) Running doubles (Again, depending on mileage requirements per athlete and quality of workouts. An easy PM recovery run after a tough AM workout is very beneficial to purge excess lactic acid from the muscles, including massage and hydration. Elite runners who double up with two hard sessions a day should be aware that these are not to be done frequently, and if monitored properly can be beneficial. The more work that can be achieved without compromising health is the whole point of training and thus performing at a higher level)sportzfytvapk.
And yes, my above recommendations have been tried, tested, and proven successful at both the national and world class level.
It used to be widely believed that static stretching before running could prevent injury and improve performance. However, research suggests that static stretching before exercise can actually decrease muscle strength and power, and may not significantly reduce the risk of injury. Dynamic warm-up exercises or light jogging are more effective for preparing the muscles and joints for running.
1) doubles are beneficial, its proven. you can get more volume with less stress on the body and activate recovery process 2x a day as opposed to one. Just make sure not to double every single day.
2) icing is good for injury management. nothing else. same with NSAIDs.
3) dynamic stretching pre running improves performance and reduces injury risk, literally every pro and college athlete does them. static stretches are good for post run.
4) high mileage always yields better results if no injuries are sustained, but the returns diminish as you go higher. its important to find your body's comfortable max mileage. you'll see the best performance.
Some coaches believe in doing 2 mile warmups before every practice and race. We only do 5 minutes before our long runs and 10 minutes before an intense workout. The purpose of a warmup in to get oxygen to the muscles. We do not need 2 miles for that to happen.
(25 years of coaching experience- D2 college coach)
Anyone that says the 800M is more aerobic than anaerobic. I thought it'd be common sense, but apparently some people treat the 800 like it's a distance cross country race (typically among high schoolers)
Just because you may run a low 15 minute 5K in high school doesn't mean you can run a ~1:50 800M
Speed needs to be prioritized a little bit more than endurance when training solely for the 800
If your goal is to run under 2 minutes and your 400M PR is 58
No amount of endurance training will get you there
Anyone that says the 800M is more aerobic than anaerobic. I thought it'd be common sense, but apparently some people treat the 800 like it's a distance cross country race (typically among high schoolers)
Just because you may run a low 15 minute 5K in high school doesn't mean you can run a ~1:50 800M
Speed needs to be prioritized a little bit more than endurance when training solely for the 800
If your goal is to run under 2 minutes and your 400M PR is 58
No amount of endurance training will get you there
Get down to at least a 52 FIRST
It IS more Aerobic than Anaerobic. Race your 100 runners vs. your longer distance runners and see who wins.
Anyone that says the 800M is more aerobic than anaerobic. I thought it'd be common sense, but apparently some people treat the 800 like it's a distance cross country race (typically among high schoolers)
Just because you may run a low 15 minute 5K in high school doesn't mean you can run a ~1:50 800M
Speed needs to be prioritized a little bit more than endurance when training solely for the 800
If your goal is to run under 2 minutes and your 400M PR is 58
No amount of endurance training will get you there
Get down to at least a 52 FIRST
It IS more Aerobic than Anaerobic. Race your 100 runners vs. your longer distance runners and see who wins.
Baffling statement
Race a guy who runs 47 but could also run a light 4:50 mile vs a kid who runs a 4:25 ish mile but only runs 54 and see who wins.
CA State 800M champ gapped everyone the third 200 because he had the most 400 speed in the field, and later won
Ever heard of Will Sumner? Emmanuel Korir? Donovan Brazier? Devin Dixon?
Even Sebastian Coe would split 45 in the relay.
400 speed is the key to success.
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