identify the differences in training method between sprinters and marathone runners?

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identify the differences in training method between sprinters and marathone runners

Answer 1

It's all in the approach to the running sport.

- Stamina and Speed are the most important traits to the Sprinter. A wide variety of exercises can be tried, but they all have to be quick ones, or exercises that can be done quickly.
- Stamina and Endurance are the most important traits to the Marathon Runner. The best idea is to run long distances.

- Sprinters run quick short races, and they train to have a good lung capacity, to start as quickly as possible, and to get an adrenaline boost right when they start the race. By the time the adrenaline is burned off and the fatigue poisons build up in the body the race is over. The sprinter can commit all of their energy at the start (or for long sprints in the middle) of the run. A sprinter is ready to run another race in 20-40 minutes. They rebuild their strength quickly; good sprinters can run 2-3 races in one meet. Sprinters also run on the best track, smooth and level with either a tar of gravel surface, few sprints are ever run in the rain.

- Marathon Runners don't want a quick boost of adrenaline, because the fatigue poisons in the muscles can lead to cramps. They need a good lung capacity, and endurance. Where a sprinter wants to go as fast as possible, the Marathon Runner wants to go at a steady pace for long distances. Marathon Runners want to meter their strength out over a long period of time, while maintaining a fast rate of speed. When a Marathon Runner approaches the finish line his/her strength is all but spent and he can't run any faster. He may also take a few days to recover from the ordeal. Marathon runners often run on roads, but in smaller Marathons they may run on sidewalks. They run up and down hills and around gentile curves. They have to be able to run over any type of surface, even in the rain.

- The single best training for a Sprinter is to run very fast races, then wait 5-10 minutes and run again. Jumping jacks and fast exercise are best to train with. The exercise sessions should be short and very quickly done. Then after a short rest period to do the exercises again. Swimming will help to build lung capacity, and train their breathing. Again they should swim the length of the pool quickly, rest and then swim back as quickly as possible. Sissicor kicks and leg lifts while moving them in and out are good training methods. Sit-ups and Pushups will give general strength, stretching exercises, especially with the legs are very important. Football drill exercises are also good; the sprinter runs in place quickly and then makes sudden moves as directed by the trainer (drop, do a few pushups, get back up and run, run to the left or the right and so on). Watching the trainer for these sudden moves improves the reflexes and takes their minds off the pain. Sprinters have to move fast enough that the pain doesn't have time to affect them. Another training method is the endless relay race. Place 6 sprinters on a track at equal distance and have them run a relay race. Each runner sprints forward, passes off the baton and rests, then when the baton comes back to them they run a sprint again.

According to Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sprint_%28race%29
“Biological factors for runners
Some biological factors that can determine a sprinter's potential are:
Muscular strength (more important than in longer events)
Adrenaline use
Anaerobic respiration capacity (not as important in longer events - some of the shorter sprints can be run without having to breathe at all)”

- The single best training for a Marathon Runner is for them to run long distances, and keep running for hours. Bicycles are a good training for Marathon Runners, they can rest on the down slope and push harder on the climb, however they should keep pedaling all the time. Push-ups build strength and improve the chest muscles, while sit-ups improve the abdominal muscles; leg lifts with a long hold are also very good. To a Marathon Runner pain is a constant companion; they need to learn how to accept it and power through it.

According to Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marathon_%28race%29
“- Training
For most runners, the marathon is the longest run they have ever attempted. Many coaches believe that the most important element in marathon training is the long run. Usually recreational runners try to reach a maximum of about 20 miles (32.2 km) in their longest weekly run and about 40 miles (64.4 km) a week in total, when training for the marathon. More experienced marathoners may run a longer distance, and more miles or kilometres during the week. Greater weekly training mileages can offer greater results in terms of distance and endurance, but also carries a greater risk of training injury. Most male elite marathon runners will have weekly mileages of over 100 miles (160.9 km).
Many training programs last a minimum of five or six months, with a gradual increase (every two weeks) in the distance run and a little decrease (1 week) for recovery. For beginners looking to finish a marathon, rather than compete, a minimum of 4 months, running 4 days a week is recommended (Whitsett et al. 1998). Many trainers, including Dr. Daniels, recommend a weekly increase in mileage of no more than 10%. It is also often advised to maintain a consistent running program for six months or so before beginning a marathon training program to allow the body to adapt to the new stresses.
During marathon training, adequate recovery time is important. If fatigue or pain is felt, it is recommended to take a break for a couple of days or more to let the body heal. Overtraining is a condition that results from not getting enough rest to allow the body to recover from difficult training. It can actually result in a lower endurance and speed and place a runner at a greater risk of injury.”

Answer 2

Sprinters are probably more likely to use interval training than marathoners. The idea of intervals is easy for so many minutes then an all out effort for so many minutes then back to the easy again. The focus is speed in bursts over a short time or distance. Sprinters are basically fast over a short distance and conserving energy is not as important. For a marathoner, endurance and efficient energy expenditure is the key. A marathoner can't afford to go all out at the beginning because then there is no energy left once they get closer to the end. They have to be able to pace themselves over the whole distance not just a short stretch like a sprinter. Focus is primarily on endurance; you hold a certain pace for as long as you can or as far as you can. The next step is to either increase your pace just a little for the same distance or keep the same pace and try to extend the distance just a little farther.

Answer 3

Due to physiological differences, sprinters need to train with what they run. Example, if they run 100's then all they need to practice is 100's. this will help train all their fast twitch muscles and especially their phosagen system which is the primary way the body breaks down its energy and the way oxygen is used. In marathone running they need to practice running long distances to build up their oxidative system which helps break down fats and carbs as energy for the long haul. marathone runners train slow twitch muscle fibers and sprinters train fast twitch muscles.

Answer 4

sprinters are lazy and marathon runners pratice.