Product Details

• Format: Color, NTSC
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Number of tapes: 1
• Studio: Human Kinetics
• VHS Release Date: February 3, 1999
• Run Time: 30 minutes
• ASIN: 6305332045
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #632,533 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

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About the Actor

Poehlein has coached world-class middle distance runners from around the world and is the chairman for U.S. Olympic development for the 800 and 1500 meters. He's the head track and field and cross country coach at Purdue University.

Product Description

Get faster race times through the high-performance training methods of an expert middle- and long-distance coach! Middle and Long Distances brings you Mike Poehlein, who presents his training techniques for 800m, 1500m, 3K, 5K, and 10K races. Learn which drills and exercises he uses to get his athletes in top racing condition, and get new insights for winning race tactics and strategies. Highlights include

1. three drills to achieve the most efficient, race-specific running form;
2. eight types of training runs and the phase of training in which they should be used; and
3. five speed conditioning exercises

Incorporate these training exercises into your practices to develop the excellent form, speed, and endurance necessary to produce winning performances.

This information-rich video is part of the Gold Medal Track & Field Series. Other videos in the series include

Sprints, Hurdles, and Relays
Jumps
Throws