Sprints are short running events in athletics and track and field. Races over short distances at maximum speeds are among the oldest running competitions.
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Sprint training for long distance
I am going to participate in a half marathon in the 1st week of July and
3/4 Ironman in the 2nd week of July.
I am training 11 sessions a week.
8 sessions of swimming with lot of floor exercises ...
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Change in eating habits from Half Marathon to 6 mile
For a half marathon I spent the week before carb loading and hydrating. I'm running a 6 mile soon and would like some 5Km races too.
How should I change my diet for different length races?
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Why does cardio/aerobic exercise lead to muscle loss?
Recently, I've been reading a lot about how cardio reduces muscle mass and strength.
The following is an excerpt from crossfit.com that seems to sum up what I've been reading:
Aerobic training ...
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Using a stopwatch for intervals
I have a 30 lap/split memory stopwatch that I got for doing sprints. I thought it would be a little more intuitive, but it doesn't look like stopwatches are really meant to capture what I'm trying to ...
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Recommended timing for Tabata sprints to supplement olympic lifts
I'm using one of the Texas Method variants. I want to add tabata sprints to my weekly workout. The question is, when? My choices are:
Monday. I'm already doing 5x5 at 80% of squats, bench, power ...
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Training for the 40 yard dash
I'm trying to do some fairly simple training to get more in shape for a local informal football league, and from what I have read, the 40 yard dash is a good routine to practice to help improve both ...
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Why do sprinters have muscular arms?
I would like to know why all Olympic sprinters have muscular arms. They probably have muscular arms to help them sprint, but the reason is unclear. These are the two paradoxes I cannot fathom:
Heavy ...
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Hamstrings and running intervals
I've started doing some running intervals/speedwork and notice that my hamstrings get pretty sore afterwards. I do some off-day stretching, although I probably could do more. Should I push ahead and ...
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Want to start sprinting, what warm ups or form should I be using to avoid injury?
I have never ran for excercise before so have never done any warm ups or know of proper form for sprinting. I am asking for advice as I want to minimise the possibility of injury.
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What are some exercises for glutes and iliopsas that don't require equipment?
As mentioned in a previous question I am a 100/200m sprinter. I have, what I consider to be, a strong body for my sport (stats at the bottom of the post).
Two muscle groups that I am looking to ...
