Vested interest: running with a weight vest can improve your speed
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Runners can improve their leg muscle strength and running times by frequent use of a weighted vest during training sessions. Research in Finland showed that sprint endurance was also improved by wearing the vests.
Publication Name: Runner's World
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0897-1706
Year: 1993
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Charting a new course: with this breakthrough training plan, you can increase your speed, your endurance or both!
Article Abstract:
Two different training schemes offer runners a way to increase their endurance and speed over long-distances. One plan is for increasing speed in 10- and 5-km races; the other shows how to train for a marathon.
Publication Name: Runner's World
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0897-1706
Year: 1993
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Speed sandwich
Article Abstract:
Runners should include in their training regular exercise for their fast-twitch muscle cells. These cells are important for sprinting, and they are neglected in strict aerobic training.
Publication Name: Runner's World
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0897-1706
Year: 1992
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