Long distance race

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/long-distance-race

1. What makes long distance races different from short races?
2. Why do runners need to think about their breathing and heart during a long race?

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What makes long distance races different from short races?Long distance races are super-long runs that test how far a runner can go. They need a strong heart, muscles that use fat for energy, and a mind that stays focused for a long time.
2. Why do runners need to think about their breathing and heart during a long race?Runners build a strong heart and many tiny blood vessels so their bodies can keep delivering oxygen to muscles for hours. This helps them run longer without getting too tired.

VO2 Max: The maximum amount of oxygen an individual can utilize during intense exercise.
Lactate Threshold: The exercise intensity at which lactic acid begins to accumulate in the bloodstream faster than it can be removed.
Glycogen Stores: The stored form of glucose in muscles and the liver, serving as a primary energy source during prolonged exercise.