The Zatopek phenomenon

Article Abstract:

A runner will benefit if training is cut-down in the correct way. Emil Zatopek's hospital stay before he won in the 1950 Olympics illustrated this. Runners who cut their distance from 50 to 15 miles a week and still ran the usual 5 days at a fast pace, gained several advantages. Stamina and heart beat rate increased.

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Surmount the wall

Article Abstract:

Runners need to understand the importance of conditioning themselves gradually before a race. It is important to schedule breaks between demanding workouts because the leg muscles need a 36-hour recovery period. The goals of fitness training include strength, power and lactate threshold.

Physical fitness, Marathon running

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The perfect pace

Article Abstract:

Pace is important for achieving maximum results from running workouts. Four different workouts are described for maximizing oxygen processing, raising lactate threshold, and increasing power and endurance.

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