Long Distance Races and Its Intricacies
Long Distance Races are the races that are more than 1500 meters. They are like sprint races, but the speed becomes slower because of the longer distance.
Long distance races require continuous strength and speed. Examples are 3000m, 5000m, cross country and marathon
Marathon is a long-distance foot race. The distance of the race is not less than 8km and not more than 42km or 26 miles.
Basic Skills in Long Distance Races
The skills in long distance races are starting, take-off, running, arms action and finishing
Starting: The runner stands at the starting point. Long races usually start in a standing position. Runners maintain their lanes in the first 100 metres but could later run in unspecified lanes until they finish
Take-off: At the commands of “On your marks” and “Go!” the runner takes off and begins to run from the starting point. There is no “set” command.
Running: The runner goes in speed with head and trunk forward as the speed increases. The runner must not sprint very fast as in short distance races
Arms Action: The arms swing forward and backwards to help in pushing the runner forward. The runner gradually lifts up the legs slowly and moves in regular pace.
Finishing: As the runner gets almost to the end of the race, there is an increase in speed. The runner will later slow down his pace and cross the finishing line or touch the tape with either hand, chest, arm, or leg.
Long distance race are types that requires a lot of strength and flexibility.
I personally prefer the short races to the long ones. So tiring but interesting to watch tho
Thanks@marvinx, its quite a game that requires a lot of strength, most times people do faint along the process. it really needs endurance as well.
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