Sprinters vs. Marathoners: Understanding the Differences in Training and Physiology

#marathon #sprinter #sportscience

Ever wonder what sets sprinters and marathoners apart? Both are runners, but they excel at different events and have different training and physiology. One key difference is the type of muscle fibers they have and the way they train them. This video will look at these differences and give examples to help you understand the main distinctions. From the explosive power of sprinters to the endurance of marathoners, we will explore the science behind it all. Whether you're a runner looking to improve your performance or just curious about the sport, this video is a must-watch. So sit back, relax, and learn about the differences between sprinters and marathoners.

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[patricks]

The Olympic marathoners run faster than I sprint.

[ANOTHERWORLD]

I respect both ...
42 km running is not a joke bro ...it is huje ...
And 200 meter in a few seconds is also respected

[PhilMante]

I sprinted daily for nearly a month. My quads were significantly stronger at the end..

I will always sprint instead of jog.

[HH-vqhq]

“A sprinter only has to perform for a couple of seconds.” You just got a dislike from every sprinter.

[antisocial]

I love mixing sprints in with my long distance running but recovery is a bit longer

[josue]

If you're not on either spectrum of being a great sprinter or being a great marathoner, would middle distance be your optimum choice? Events such as the 800, 1500, or mile seem to have a good mix of endurance and speed. Their bodies seem to be more muscular than marathoners but leaner than sprinters. Instead of running for seconds or hours, how about running for 2-4 minutes all out?

[dzungyun]

According to studies, the average BMI of a world class sprinter is 23.7

Uth, N. (2005). Anthropometric comparison of world-class sprinters and normal populations. Journal of sports science & medicine, 4(4), 608.

A lot smaller than what you said

an example will be Andre De Grasse the Tokyo 200m gold, he is 178cm 70kg, he doesn't look like an 80s movie character at all

[ydiabO]

What about both?
I want to be fast but run for longer as well.
I want to be able to endure longer runs and be muscular at the same time 🤔

[kiranjitgurungnepal]

One question is
Kipchoge a sprinter or Marathon runner🤔🤔🤔🤔.

[nicoles_handle]

its pretty nice that we're made to run, despite the preferences

[azaer]

It was helpful and informative, thanks.

[JoseGonzalez-gcpc]

I'm both, sprinter and marathoner

[Al-qrdd]

I always thought this was interesting because I don’t have a endurance runner build but I’ve always taken so naturally to it

[wallinggraham]

from what ive read, fast twitch fibers are for speed against a significant external load like a barbell, but is it also more effective for speed against very light load such as a punch in boxing? some boxers are stronger but also slower than other boxers.

[musicfriendly]

Well, yes, kinda, but the added weight is relevant for sprinters too. The ideal body for a sprinter is average height, ripped and powerful but still light... Power to weight ratio... If you are huge you need unbelievable power for sprinting, and size doesn't equal power, complicated shit, but there is a point where more muscle is trivial, youcan barely use it, you need the right "neuron wiring and everything... But yeah, bodybuilders can't run jack because they aren't fit, but weightlifters can't run much either...

[Innoxblue]

Is running 3 miles while using 80-90% of your top speed, considered sprinting or distance running?

[redsteedproperties]

There is new info out that shows that long distance runners tend to be very lean on the surface, but build up dangerous visceral fat; whereas sprinters tend to maintain low visceral fat. Visceral fat is the bad one! There are a few videos on YouTube by Sean OMara that show MRI cross sections of this. Anyway, I’ve started incorporating sprinting into my workout plan instead of running and longer types of steady state cardio. I’m 47 years old and don’t care about competing or how good I am it at. I just want the health benefits! Of course diet plays an important role too. I’m as close to zero carb as possible too.

[pur]

do muscles make you slow? im a distance runner other parts of the body is skinny except my thighs :(

[chickfilaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa]

I imagine 800m or 1600m runners have 50-50 muscle fibers or like 65-35

[JordanG-ik]

I have a marathon body with a sprinters mentality! (Laughing very uncomfortably)🤨🤨