Marathon Training: Endurance, Nutrition and Recovery Guide

Training for a marathon in five months requires a strict nutrition plan and a focus on increasing cardiorespiratory endurance. Learn how to manage muscle soreness and the proper recovery time needed after a race.

Does Running Long Distances Slow Down Sprinters

Published Jul,08 2011 | By William Machin

Metaphorically, whether running long distances might slow down sprinters can be compared to entering the same car in an endurance race and a drag race. The two types of racing require different engine setups and gearing. Long-distance running and sprinting require a different type of human engine and gearing as well.