How do I train for middle-distance?
becoming longer, such as:
- 2 sets of 4x400m. – Pace: Start at mile pace – 2 sec, get faster each set. – Rest : 3 min rest between 400’s, 400m walk between sets.
- 2 sets of 400-600-400-200. – Pace: mi pace – 3 sec; faster than mi pace; mi pace – 3 sec, all out. – Rest: 3 min rest between, 400m walk rest between sets.
Which training method is effective for middle distance running?
Hill training
Hill training is an effective way of training for middle distance running, and has been used by almost every successful runner. Hills can play a vital part in preparation for middle distance running. The hill should be a gradual incline allowing for the athlete to maintain good technique & rhythm.
What makes a good middle-distance runner?
Middle distance runners are typically a medium height and have a lean body composition with low body fat levels and good muscularity. This optimises their power to weight ratio to aid with speed and power in racing.
Should middle distance runners lift weights?
Here are my recommendations for middle distance runners. QUESTION #1: Should I do weights? Yes, especially if you are an 800m runner. But only lift if you have been shown the proper form for each exercise.
How do I train for 800m and 1500m?
They are usually done at least 4-5 days before major peak season race. Some incredibly intense sessions are performed e.g. 600m at faster than 800m race pace recovery for 15min keeping active and then a 300m at 800m race pace and then 4 x 150m at 800m race pace with a 1min rest.
What components of fitness does a middle distance runner need?
Physical requirements: A middle-distance athlete has almost equal amounts of white, fast-twitching muscle fibre and red slow-twitching muscle fibre to be able to accelerate in the final stretch, extremely strong core muscles, strong legs for good balance and posture, a good sense of rhythm and strength endurance.
What are the skills in middle distance race?
Middle & long distance
- Stamina – Stamina: The capability of sustaining prolonged effort.
- Strength – Relevant to endurance running as it is closely related to stamina and conditioning.
- Speed – Usually neglected out of the 5 S’s.
- Suppleness – Can be referred to as the flexibility in the body.
Can middle distance runners be muscular?
Muscle endurance plays a major role in middle-distance running, especially the muscles of the legs, stomach, trunk and back, and to a lesser extent, the arms. Leg muscles, especially the gluteus, hamstrings and calves should be trained. Athletes strengthen their legs with weights work.
Does Mo Farah do strength training?
Ever wondered how Mo Farah trains? As well as a serious schedule of running (take a look below if you don’t believe us), Farah has a mix of strength and conditioning exercises to keep him running strong.