I choose this topic as I am an avid runner and have a keen interest in the sport of running. I found it quite challenging to refine my topic, as running is such a broad one. I thought about my future in running, where my coach and I believe I have the most potential in the longer distance races such as the marathon. I, therefore, was interested in looking how I could reach the highest level and how I could run an elite marathon in the future. I narrowed the topic down to energy systems and marathon performances as I felt knowing more about this topic would improve my running. My outcome was presented in the form of an essay. The key finding of my research is that there are major differences in elite marathon performance philosophies and training, …show more content…
(Leif Inge Tjelta, 2016) Therefore, it is critical that the coach/athlete adopt the right model based on factors including the athletes physiological profile, running history, past adaptions to types of training, propensity to get injured and what types of running the athlete most enjoys and believes benefits them the most (psychological). (Hudson, B & Fitzgerald, M 2008). It is unlikely that my outcome will be of use to the general public due to its foundation in technique running lingo and prior knowledge on some of these topics is necessary. For this reason, my outcome can be considered to be valuable for athletes or coaches or an educated running audience who might explore how to train or run an elite marathon. If someone were to do this project, it would be essential that they had access to an elite athlete or elite coach as a primary source, to further investigate some of these topics. However, it is unlikely that some of the questions needing to be answered by primary sources, that the sources would give these answer to anyone. As often those answers are what makes them such a good coach and that it who they make a living through running. So I would recommend that anyone who would want to investigate this topic has to have a close and trustworthy relationship with the necessary primary
Scibek, J. S., Gatti, J. M., & Mckenzie, J. I. (2012). Into the Red Zone. Journal of Athletic Training, 47(4), 428-434.
The Barkley Marathons are run in the Frozen Head State Park and Natural Area near Oak Ridge in Tennessee. The park is bordered by two prisons and a coal mine and is thirty five minutes away from closest the city. The course consists of a twenty mile loop, which for the most part traces the border of the park. The actual length of the course is an issue of large debate however. The twenty mile figure was derived by the race director from a topographic map. Most that have run the loop feel that it is longer, since the distance associated with elevation change and winding trails isn't taken into account. Some feel that the loop could be as long as twenty six miles. At the other end of the argument is the distance that was derived from a survey crew in who measured the park to make a new map in 1993. The distances they got for many portions of the course were actually shorter than Gary Cantrell had listed them to be. On any account the distance assumes that the runner does not get lost, which is a rarity at the Barkley.
AERENHOUTS, D., DERIEMAEKER, P., HEBBELINCK, M., & CLARYS, P. (2011). Energy and macronutrient intake in adolescent sprint athletes: A follow-up study. Journal Of Sports Sciences, 29(1), 73-82.
Have you ever wondered why sports teams provide sports drinks during games rather than water? During my research I learned that the body loses electrolytes, sodium, carbohydrates and water during physical exercise (Sports Drinks and Athletic Performance). As a soccer player who runs a great deal during a game, I wanted to know what drink would keep me hydrated and give me energy to perform better. In order to answer this question, I needed to research these subtopics: hydration, what are sports drinks, electrolytes, and the ingredients of Gatorade and water. In addition I had to also research when it is best to drink sports drinks and water. Based on my research I hypothesized that if I test two different drinks and their ability to increase athletic performance, then I think Gatorade will help performance the best because Gatorade has the needed nutrients that water does not have.
Endurance running is a rewarding experience that puts to test an athlete’s courage, perseverance and determination. It is a marvelous wonder how the human body, with the proper conditioning and mental focus, could achieve such tasking running distance. Elite runners complete the marathon course in just over 2 hours, while the average runner completes it in about 4.5 hours. It’s difficult to comprehend how someone could run, consistently, for 4.5 hours.The actual marathon is simply a formality as the journey starts the day training begins. The outcome, the day of the marathon, is dependent on how successful the training program was executed. Long distance runners are the biggest advocates of the sport, always convincing others to jump on the training wagon. However, some runners, while they refuse to admit it, ponder if the effects of long distance running could be doing more damage than good. It is true that long distance running is potentially dangerous to the heart; however, research suggests that physician examination, as well as proper mechanics and posture during the training phase would ensure an enjoyable journey towards reaching an endurance goal injury free and would even benefit the heart in the long run.
I signed up to run track in the spring and went to summer conditioning for cross country. That’s when my coaches, teammates, and myself noticed that my running has improved significantly from when I first started. I knew that I had to work hard my senior year to achieve my goals for running. Running is a mental sport. The workouts I had to do were brutally painful and I had stay positive throughout the run because I know the training I had to do will help me during a race.
Second, I will explain how human are able to surpass the limit and physiological toll on the body during a long distance run.
What is Biomechanics? It is the study of forces and their effects on the living system (McGinnis, 2013). In this essay, I will be looking at the biomechanics of running. Running, as well as any other sport requires skills for which advancement is due to consistent deliberate practice and effective development. However, runners should establish a training system that actively builds their original running pattern instead of basing it on what works well for others. Understanding the biomechanics of running gives a better knowledge of their running techniques and points out areas of concerns that require improvement. Despite the fact that running is dependent on the interaction of the whole body, breaking down the running pace into single components allows us to further understand how minor changes can increase improve performance and decrease injury risk.
Of the more than twenty million Americans who are running today, most who start do so for the wrong reasons, with the wrong attitude, and tend to lose interest after a few weeks or months. Many quit. This is usually because they become concerned with superficial goals such as time and distance and never discover the more profound mental benefits that running offers. (Lilliefors 15)
The use of the six principles of training by a 100m sprinter would greatly improve the athlete’s performance. This is because the progressive overload, specificity, reversibility, variety, training thresholds and warm up/cool down principles all greatly affect the performance of any athlete. The principles of training can be employed in order to improve all aspects of fitness, from flexibility to strength and aerobic endurance.
Creative new training methods, developed by coaches, athletes and sport scientists, are aimed to help improve the quality and quantity of athletic training ( Kellmann, 2010, p.1). However, these methods have encountered a consistent set of barriers including overtraining ( Kellmann, 2010, p.1). Due to these barriers, the need for physical and mental recovery in athletics brought an increasing attention in practice and in research ( Kellmann, 2010, p.1).
Building such relationships is important in any field, but I want my ability to help to be rooted in methodical approach, researched plans, and an extensive understanding of the many factors that improve performance. I found myself unable to offer patients and athletes this area of expertise, which fuels me to learn and study at the graduate level. This program will provide me with depth, and a powerful understanding of these concepts. The biomechanics module is of particular interest because it will take an extensive look into the relationships between the body and various sporting technology, giving me a foundation in identifying unique strategies for specific individuals. And by combining this knowledge with later modules of advanced research methods and application, I will acquire the skills necessary to provide future patients and athletes with goal-oriented, contoured plans that maximize potential and
Dreyer, Danny and Katherine Dreyer. ChiRunning: A Revolutionary Approach to Effortless, Injury-Free Running. Simon & Schuster. New York, NY. 2004
Training for a marathon is a huge commitment which calls for a large amount of time, energy, and physical strain. The key to training is staying motivated, practicing safe and smart training, and following a nutritious diet(“How to Train for a Marathon”). Fi...
As the hot wind blew over the runners on the start line, I started to jump up and down in preparation for the imminent race. We were at the first cross country meet of my junior year, and nerves were abundant. I readied myself at the start line and I began considering my success in past years. The first two years of high school passed quickly, and I tried to recall the rapid improvement I experienced. The coming year was different; with other commitments to consider, I was worried my running career would suffer.