World Records
Who holds the men’s 100m world record?
Usain Bolt
What is the optimal pacing strategy for a 1600m at elite level?
Slight positive or even split
What energy system dominates a 5k?
Aerobic
A 5:20 mile has what 400m split
80 seconds
What is the difference between the 1600m and the mile?
1600m vs 1609m (mile)
What is the men’s mile world record time (approx)?
3:43
If you go out 5 seconds too fast in the first 400 of a mile, what happens physiologically?
Lactate builds up early and the runner fades
What is VO₂ max?
Max oxygen uptake
18:00 5k = what mile pace?
One lap remaining
What is the men's 5k record?
12:35
What is the official term for reducing air resistance by running directly behind another runner?
Drafting
What adaptation do easy runs primarily build?
Mitochondrial density
If you run 72 per lap, what is your 1600 time?
4:48 mile
What is the break line in an 800m race?
Where runners can cut into lanes 1 and 2
What is the women’s 400m world record time (approx)?
47 seconds
In an OUTDOOR 800m race, after how many meters can runners cut into lane 1?
After the break line (~100m)
Why are tempo runs important?
Raise lactate threshold
What pace per mile is needed for a 17:00 5k?
About 5:28 mile
In lane 1, approximately how much distance is one full lap on a standard outdoor track?
400 meters
Eliud Kipchoge is famously known for dominating what distance?
Marathon
What is the term for maintaining a steady pace that is just below your lactate threshold during a race?
Tempo
What happens if mileage increases too quickly?
Injury risk from overtraining
If you positive split a 3200 by 10 seconds and you run a 5:24, what does that mean for the second mile (exact time)?
5:34 mile (10 seconds slower)
In a 3200m race that takes place outdoor, how many times do you cross the finish line before the race is over?
7 times