The Middle School Mile Revolution: How Young Runners Are Redefining Limits

Webi coach a gaggle of distance kids ranging in age from 8 to 14.

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Some have a pretty solid base of experience and some have none.

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Pay particular attention to training.

Web17 years old niels laros.

When asked to define his running identity, niels laros humbly considers himself an “800 to 5000 guy,” expressing.

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This distance is considered.

Roger bannister’s legacy has left an important lesson.

Webthe appropriate skills that are important for a middle school runner to learn include the following:

A dynamic, static stretch free, warmup each day that is progressive in design.

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Webms children secrete far less testosterone than older people.

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Ms children lack running economy, mainly because joints and muscles are not yet stiff enough.

Webyouth runners should have at least 1 rest day per week, 1 to 2 wk every 3 months, and limit participation to 9 to 10 months per year.

Youth runners should participate in high.