The article discusses the means of increasing the speed and strength potential of runners specializing in middle-distance running for better mastering the tempo-rhythmic structure of "active running". The study shows the various structures of running and the possibility of optimizing energy consumption when introducing "active running" into the training process. Studies conducted on experimental and control groups have shown that effective mastery of the technique of "active running" occurs when loads are applied in the training process of athletes that contribute to the improvement of speed and speed-strength abilities.
athletics, middle distance running, active running, tempo-rhythmic structure, flight phases, step frequency, training
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