1:47 half-miler and Utah St. graduate Clay Lambourne.
Speed Endurance is an important quality for the half-miler. In order to be competitive on the track, the 800m athlete must be subjected to regular speed endurance workloads through their preparation.
I’ve found once every 4th - 5th workout works well. Specifically, Clay saw a Speed Endurance themed workout every 8 - 10 days during his 2018/2019 winter training program for the indoor season.
Speed Endurance is the ability to prolong the amount of time where a near maximal speed can be maintained. During activity such as this, accumulation of blood lactate disturbs the excitation-contraction coupling and cross-bridge formation. The muscle's mechanical properties are disturbed, resulting in a decrease in force production, peak force and velocity. Speed Endurance training can improve the clearance rate of lactate and reduce early lactate formation. Speed Endurance is crucial to a multitude of athletes and a lack of it will result in reduced sports capability.
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