Are you long or are you a short distance runner?

[OmgWut]

Simple question.

If you are a long distance runner, than you can run farther than the average person without losing breath or without getting tired. Yet, most long-distance runners (keep in mind, I did say "most) are not the fastest. This is called muscle and cardiovascular endurance.

If you are a short distance runner, than you have quite the amount of speed, and are faster than the average person. Yet, most short-distance runners tend to tire out when it comes to long distance (i.e. 400m run).


You can't train to become either one, it's chosen genetically over a ratio of muscle compositions in your body, mostly in your legs.


Personally, I am a long-distance runner, being able to practically whistle the mile at 4:53. And 400m at 2:21. And, although I'm not the fastest of the group, I do have speed.

Discuss.




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[Cameron]

I just don't run.

[guilemaster]

Well, in my Freshman and Sophomore years, i ran the 100 and 200 meter sprints, but now i don't do that. Don't ever fall into the dark evils of Track and Field!

[doublejj]

sorta both. i have really good acceleration so i'm good for long distance but i get tired cause i got over my limit it seems like. i don't do track though cause i do baseball

[Nintendogirl456]

Long distance for me.

[Jjoiu]

Both, I have the ability to push my body beyond limitations at times.

[90HeroMAXD]

It depends if I am running away from some kids short distance.

If the 5 O. Long distance.

[Nolie]

Neither but if I had to, short distance. Same with swimming :D

[DannyBoi]

I would say that it's possible for one to be both. People on my XC team can run 400m in 52sec, but run 1 mile in about the same time as you.

[O Plue O]

Stronger at long distance, since there are many faster than me.
I won the 1500m for my year twice in a row. I have crap speed.