This post provided by Complete Track and Field By Scott Christensen The physiological concept of anaerobic speed reserve (ASR) is a relatively new concept to middle distance running. ASR is defined as the difference between an athlete’s absolute maximum velocity Read More …
Category: Middle Distance
Distance Coaching: Workout Fundamentals
This post was provided by Complete Track and Field, a tremendous resource for track and field coaches. By Scott Christensen Training distance runners is similar to other rewarding endeavors in life in that it seems rather daunting to begin with, Read More …
Middle Distance: Speed Endurance
Speed Endurance training sessions are just a bit slower than maximum speed efforts. Training sessions that target Speed Endurance stimulate the body’s energy and muscular systems to carry a very fast velocity to near exhaustion. Learn more about Speed Endurance training Read More …
Race Plan for the 800 Meters
Many highly successful coaches have argued that the middle distance events are the most difficult to prepare athletes for. They may be right. Here are some tips for putting together a 800 meter race plan. In the video clip below Read More …
400 Meter Training: Pace Calculator
How do you train your 400 meter athletes. What times do you use for intervals? Here is a simple formula that you can use to design workouts and improve your 4oo meter times In the clip below Tony Veney, Head Read More …
Middle Distance Training: Sample Week
Middle distance runner require speed and endurance and their workouts should reflect that. In this post you will get a one week workout plan designed for middle distance runners in the pre-competitive phase of their training. This sample workout is Read More …
Band Exercises for Runners
In the two video clips below Tom Green, personal trainer; A three year assistant college coach responsible for 35 NAIA All Americans, 11 NAIA National Champions and 10 collegiate record holders, demonstrates exercises to build strength in runners. In the first Read More …
Exercises to Help Prevent Shin Splints
As high school track season is beginning and coaches are starting to workout the runners, its time to discuss injury prevention. One of the most nagging injuries runners can suffer is shin splints. The painful injury can cost athletes significant Read More …
Adrenaline Points: Finishing Fast
Having the confidence in your ability to run faster at the finish, even off a fast pace, is very important for the middle distance runner. In the video below, Rose Monday, U.S. Olympic Assistant Coach and one of the top Read More …
Warm-up Drills: Middle Distance
Proper warm-up is absolutely critical for optimum performance. In the video below, Rose Monday, 2012 US Women’s Olympic Women’s Distance Coach, gives you some warm up drills to have you ready for practice. This is a scientifically designed stretching routine Read More …