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Lesson 12:
Training 800m Runners for the 4x400 Relay
This lesson explores how to effectively prepare 800m runners to compete in the 4x400 relay. It emphasizes the importance of incorporating 400m race pace work into training, particularly in the final six weeks before championship meets. The discussion highlights the principle that endurance-based athletes can successfully race shorter distances, while the reverse approach is less effective.
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...
