What's the difference between sprinting and long-distance running?

First of all, in sprint, the squat starting position is adopted. The squat starting position pays attention to the control of the center of gravity and strength, and the acceleration of the first 20 meters is very important. Some students are not familiar with the start, and when they start to accelerate, they raise their upper body and head too early and raise their center of gravity, which is not conducive to acceleration. A little professional will rely heavily on the starting device, which will control the center of gravity to the head. At the beginning, it will give the leg a forward momentum. The first 3-5 steps of the start are usually in the state of lowering the head and slowly raising the center of gravity instead of standing normally, so some amateurs mistakenly change from squatting to standing at the start, so they fall behind at the start.

Sprint needs more explosive power because of less competition time and short distance. In this process, the most important thing is to start. A strong explosive force at the beginning will help you stay in the lead from the beginning! Starting a squat can give you a strong push. When starting, find the best position of the pedal on the starter. The rear pedal moves forward slowly, and the front foot keeps up instantly. When starting, the upper limbs should also swing vigorously and greatly, which is conducive to exerting strength. The swing arm must be big, and the body is basically leaning forward for the first 20 to 40 meters. Lay a good foundation for speeding up running, running on the way and crossing the line.

In long-distance running, you usually choose a standing start. First, it's because running on the way is more important. Long-distance running doesn't need a short time to start, but it's usually to keep your best speed. So the starting link is relatively less important. The main technology is to quickly cut into the inner road and occupy favorable terrain according to your own tactics and habits.

The sprint starts at the fastest speed as soon as possible, so the stride is small, and the forward-leaning range is much larger, while the long-distance running is a big step to find the rhythm. Squatting is the difference between long-distance running and sprint.

In the middle and long distance running, the start above 800 meters is basically a standing start. In long-distance running, starting is not the most important thing. In long-distance running, reasonable distribution of physical strength is the most important.