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Lesson 8:
800M Run Training
This lesson explores the unique physiological demands of the 800-meter race, emphasizing the balance between aerobic endurance and lactate tolerance. It discusses different training approaches for cross-country vs. sprint-based 800M athletes, detailing off-season aerobic conditioning, anaerobic threshold workouts, VO2 max intervals, and race-specific speed training phases leading into competition season.
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Dr. Derek Leininger’s course, 400-800M Training for HS Athletes, provides an in-depth framework for coaching high school middle-distance runners, focusing on the physiological, technical, and strategic aspects of training. The course begins by breaking down the physiological demands of the 400m and 800m events, covering topics such as energy system utilization, anaerobic and aerobic development...
