The 400-meter race is unique in that it is both a sprint and an endurance race. The race is simply one lap around the track but it's an in-between kind of race that half-milers and sprinters have dominated in the past. Sprinters who bring speed to the race must learn to pace themselves, while half-milers, those who run the 800m race, must pick up some of those fast-start and strong-finish techniques that make all the difference for sprinters.
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Track and field is a sport that combines various running and throwing activities, with each event requiring specific physical skills. The 400-meter sprint, for example, requires a combination of speed, strength, power and endur...
The 400 meters -- 437 yards --- is the longest of the sprint events in track athletics, and 400-meter runners require a combination of anaerobic fitness, strength and power to be successful. You can perform several exercises in...
The 400 meter sprint is one of the most challenging events in track and field. At all levels, it requires speed endurance and technique. Runners should understand how the body reacts to the stresses that are put on it during th...
As a result, a specific training program must be used to meet the metabolic and physical demands of the event. To meet these demands, 400 meter sprint workouts focus on top speed, tempo training and stamina with an overall go...
The 400m run is one of the four main sprinting track and field events. In the 400m, runners are placed in staggered starting blocks to ensure that everyone covers the same distance. The 400m is the longest of the sprints and re...
The 400-meter sprint is a combination of endurance and sprinting abilities. Although this sprint relies more on anaerobic --- without oxygen --- conditioning, the length of the event also uses endurance energy. Clyde Hart, trac...
In 2009, the International Association of Athletics Federations' male and female athletes of the year and coach of the year were linked to the 400 meter race. Sanya Richards was the world champion in the 400 m event. Usain Bol...
The 400 meters is the longest track sprinting event. Primarily anaerobic in nature, 400-meter running also places a significant demand on the aerobic system, so 400-meter runners need to develop both of these fitness components...
The 400 meters is the hardest sprint race, according to Bill Faran, author of the book "High-Performance Sports Conditioning." Because of the duration that 400-meter sprinters have to maintain top speeds, a large amount of lact...
