"Life's battles do not always go to the stronger or faster man. But sooner or later the man who wins is the man who thinks he can"
Endurance |
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Endurance (also called sufferance) is the ability for an animal to exert itself for a long period of time. In humans, it is usually used in aerobic or anaerobic exercise. The definition of 'long' varies according to the type of exertion - minutes for high intensity anaerobic exercise, hours or days for low intensity. Training for endurance can have a negative impact on the ability to exert strength unless an individual also undertakes resistance training to counteract this effect. |
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Cross Country |
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Cross country running is a sport in which runners compete to complete a course over open or rough terrain. The courses used at these events may include grass, mud, woodlands, and water. It is a popular participatory sport, and usually takes place in temperate regions during the autumn and winter when soft conditions underfoot prevail. |
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Half Marathon |
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A half marathon is a road running event of 21,097.5 meters, or 13+7⁄64 miles, about 13.1 miles. It is half the distance of a marathon and usually run on roads. Participation in half marathons has grown steadily recently. One of the main reasons for this is that it is a challenging distance, but doesn't require the dedication that a marathon requires. |
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Marathon |
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The marathon is a long-distance foot race with an official distance of 42.195 kilometres (26 miles 385 yards, or exactly 267⁄32 miles) that is usually run as a road race. The event is named after the fabled run of the Greek soldier Pheidippides, a messenger from the Battle of Marathon to Athens. The historical accuracy of this legend is in doubt, contradicted by accounts given by Herodotus, in particular. |
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Sprint |
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Sprints are short running races in athletics. Top Sprinters can only sprint flat out for about thirty metres |