I've been training for a marathon my city is holding in a few weeks. I never knew long-distance running could be so tough!
How are you training for the marathon?
Long-distance running
Long-distance running, or endurance running, is a form of continuous running over distances of at least 3 kilometres (1.8 miles). Physiologically, it is largely aerobic in nature and requires stamina as well as mental strength.
Among mammals, humans are well adapted for running significant distances, and particularly so among primates. The endurance running hypothesis suggests that running endurance in the genus "Homo" arose because travelling over large areas improved scavenging opportunities and allowed persistence hunting. The capacity for
World 440 yards Record
- Middle-distance runners Dave Stephens and Les Perry
- David (Dave) William Power - marathon runner
Cerutty also helped cyclist Russell Mockridge and boxer Jimmy Carruthers during their sporting careers. His strict training philosophy was not exclusive to distance running and could be transferred effectively to other sports because it taught competitors how to be tough; Cerutty saw his approach as a way of life and a way to train.
Retirement.
Cerutty gave up coaching athletes in 1969 and continued to live at