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Middle Distance Running

The document discusses middle distance running events like the 800 meter and 1500 meter. It provides world and Olympic records for men's and women's 800m and 1500m races. It also discusses running technique, emphasizing an upright trunk and head stability. Different training methods are outlined like long runs, tempo runs, intervals, and hill training. Finally, it discusses important race tactics like overtaking opponents, maintaining proper pace, and having a strong finish.

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Middle Distance Running

The document discusses middle distance running events like the 800 meter and 1500 meter. It provides world and Olympic records for men's and women's 800m and 1500m races. It also discusses running technique, emphasizing an upright trunk and head stability. Different training methods are outlined like long runs, tempo runs, intervals, and hill training. Finally, it discusses important race tactics like overtaking opponents, maintaining proper pace, and having a strong finish.

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800 meter

 is the shortest common middle-distance running event.


 is run over two laps of the track (400 metre track) and has been an Olympic event since the first
games in 1896.
 During indoor track season the event is usually run on a 200-metre track, therefore requiring four
laps.
 The 800m runners start the race in lanes, though they merge together after about 100m to run
along the inside of the track.
 Two common tactics for the 800 metres are running a negative split or a positive split between laps.
Men's records
 World —David Rudisha (Kenya) 1:40.91 (2012)
 Olympic — David Rudisha (Kenya) 1:40.91 (2012)
Women's records
 World — Jarmila Kratochvílová (Czechoslovakia)1:53.28 (1983)
 Olympic — Nadezhda Olizarenko (Soviet Union) 1:53.43 (1980)
 David Rudisha (Kenya)
 current world record holder
 runs using a positive split strategy. In his 2012 Olympic race, he ran his first lap in 49.28 seconds
and his second lap in 51.63 seconds.

1500 meter

 is the foremost middle distance track event in athletics.


 has been contested at the Summer Olympics since 1896 and the World Championships in Athletics
since 1983.
 is equivalent to 1.5 kilometers or approximately 15⁄16 miles.
 is three and three-quarter laps around a 400-metre track.
Men's records
 World — Hicham El Guerrouj (Morocco) 3:26.00 (1998)
 Olympic — Noah Ngeny (Kenya) 3:32.07 (2000)
Women's records
 World — Genzebe Dibaba (Ethiopia) 3:50.07 (2015)
 Olympic — Paula Ivan (Romania) 3:53.96 (1988)

RUNNING TECHNIQUE

Efficiency

 Upright trunk
 Slight forward lean at start
 Head stable
 Inefficiency : reduce energy, speed, and performance

TRAINING METHODS

 Long runs/Endurance Training


 Tempo Runs
 Fartleck Training
 Interval training
 Repetition Training
 Speed training
 Strength and Power Conditioning
 Hill training

RACE TACTICS

Overtaking

 Not on bend, on the straight


 Incorporate into training
 Overtake in last 200 m on bend

Pace Judgement

 To hard to early
 Starting to slow
 Dropping pace
 Practice in training intervals
 Avoid tightening the shoulders

The Finish

 Poor technique
 Speed power off
 High level of lactic acid
 Develop good endurance levels

SUMMARY
 Know your athlete
 Utilise different training methods
 VARIETY is key
 EFFICIENCY is key

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