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Running in athletics covers different distances with specific technical and training aspects requiring dedicated physical qualities: explosive strength in sprint running and endurance in long-distance running.

Acute injuries are more frequent in short-distance running while overuse injuries affect more frequently middle- and long-distance runners. Marathon requires a more specific resistance training to improve the aerobic power levels and raise the anaerobic threshold values. Prevention strategies include a modulated training progression, appropriate nutrition, wear and shoes and frequent checks to reduce overtraining risks. Prevention of overuse injuries is of paramount importance for a safe and prolonged career.

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    Gian Luigi Canata & Valentina Casale

  2. Speed and Hurdles Track and Field Coach and Football Fitness Coach, Turin, Italy

    Claudio Gaudino

  3. International Running Coach, Turin, Italy

    Renato Canova

  4. Habilita Group, Bergamo, Italy

    Giacomo Zanon

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Canata, G.L., Casale, V., Gaudino, C., Canova, R., Zanon, G. (2022). Athletics Running Disciplines. In: Canata, G.L., Jones, H., Krutsch, W., Thoreux, P., Vascellari, A. (eds) The Running Athlete. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-662-65064-6_12

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