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Q: Why are long distance runners called harriers?
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What country has the best long distance runners in the world?

the country called runners country is Kenya


Why do long distance runners need large carbohydrate stores in their livers and muscles?

why do long distance runners need large carbohydrate stores


What is the best body shape for a long distance runner?

Generally tall, lean, and low body fat. However, there are many short distance runners out there. short distance runners usually have more fat than long distance runners all runners need to have a lot of muscle and be able to endure long periods of running


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Who are some long distance runners?

Bekele, Koman, Geb, and El Guerruoj.


Why do long distance runners eat polysaccharides to in preparation for athletic events?

It helps runners store extra energy for later use for muscle contraction and movement


What are advantages of carbohydrates?

They are a longer lasting slower burning type of energy. Mainly long distance runners fill up on carbohydrates before going to race, this is called cargo-loading


Is carbo-loading useful to long distance runners?

Yes. The carbs convert to glucose which gives the runner energy.


What training should you do for long distance runners?

I suggest since I'm long distance try running when your tired so then ur body gets used to running and it wont die out as fast


Why are African runners so successful in long distance running and marathon races?

because they are very powerful and they love running


Who are the british long distance runners?

Mo Farah is the biggest and most well renowned. He won the 10k and 5k at london


Before entering the home straight middle and long distance runners must run first down what straight?

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