Sprinters vs. Marathoners: Understanding the Differences in Training and Physiology

#marathon #sprinter #sportscience
Ever wonder what sets sprinters and marathoners apart? Both are runners, but they excel at different events and have different training and physiology. One key difference is the type of muscle fibers they have and the way they train them. This video will look at these differences and give examples to help you understand the main distinctions. From the explosive power of sprinters to the endurance of marathoners, we will explore the science behind it all. Whether you're a runner looking to improve your performance or just curious about the sport, this video is a must-watch. So sit back, relax, and learn about the differences between sprinters and marathoners.
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[@patricks8364]

The Olympic marathoners run faster than I sprint.

[@ANOTHERWORLD710]

I respect both ... 42 km running is not a joke bro ...it is huje ... And 200 meter in a few seconds is also respected

[@indiangladiator5703]

I love sprinting

[@josue31588]

If you're not on either spectrum of being a great sprinter or being a great marathoner, would middle distance be your optimum choice? Events such as the 800, 1500, or mile seem to have a good mix of endurance and speed. Their bodies seem to be more muscular than marathoners but leaner than sprinters. Instead of running for seconds or hours, how about running for 2-4 minutes all out?

[@nut44896]

From what I have experienced idk bro because mile people are built skinny and slim to run very fast distance but from what I have seen it's those same people who skill in mile that are top 800 runners as well Cause I seen many dudes who are top 800 runners that run like sub 2 min but also run like 4:15 miles

[@andrewramero4560]

Yes bud, if this fits you, do middle distance. I do cross country and suck, but when I do track(800, 400, 1600) I do way better

[@PhilMante]

I sprinted daily for nearly a month. My quads were significantly stronger at the end.. I will always sprint instead of jog.

[@waterproof4403]

Marathon isn't a jog. You do realize they're going fast right

[@EriPages]

Same. Jogging is dead for everyone outside of marathoners and the uninformed.

[@nomaderic]

@@waterproof4403 all this sprinting and they still probably wouldn't even get close to record marathon pace

[@earlygrayy]

Could you tell me your sprinting plan ? Because I want to go back to sprinting since I'm good at it, but I'm not really sure how I should do it.

[@iuhjuy1094]

@@nomaderic every human being can reach marathon WR pace, they just can't hold the pace. And sprinters born to sprinters, and marathoner born to be marathoners. Because you cant change your muscle fiber types with training.

[@antisocial8464]

I love mixing sprints in with my long distance running but recovery is a bit longer

[@pablito3514]

Damn you must have a nice frame, somewhat like football players who have a lot of stamina but can sprint friking fast

[@HH-vq8hq]

“A sprinter only has to perform for a couple of seconds.” You just got a dislike from every sprinter.

[@andreafonso2504]

Is true, marathon is way more difficult. Is a difference to run 40 seconds to 2 hours

[@Anon.G]

@@andreafonso2504 if it's so easy go out and become a world class sprinter

[@DmacJitsu]

marathon in the streets, sprinter in the sheets

[@Cain35]

@@Anon.G he didn’t say it was easy

[@chrisredis4032]

@@Anon.G He didnt say sprinting was easy. Just that a marathon is more difficult.

[@dzungyun]

According to studies, the average BMI of a world class sprinter is 23.7 Uth, N. (2005). Anthropometric comparison of world-class sprinters and normal populations. Journal of sports science & medicine, 4(4), 608. A lot smaller than what you said an example will be Andre De Grasse the Tokyo 200m gold, he is 178cm 70kg, he doesn't look like an 80s movie character at all

[@JoseGonzalez-gc5pc]

I'm both, sprinter and marathoner

[@linhobo4788]

what type of physique do you have since you do both sprinting and marathon?

[@nomaderic]

I'm a weightlifter first and a marathoner second I run at the very least 6 miles a day. Often times more. You just have to eat more. I eat all day long.

[@Magnusfication]

Awesome

[@wallinggraham3836]

from what ive read, fast twitch fibers are for speed against a significant external load like a barbell, but is it also more effective for speed against very light load such as a punch in boxing? some boxers are stronger but also slower than other boxers.

[@ydiabO]

What about both? I want to be fast but run for longer as well. I want to be able to endure longer runs and be muscular at the same time 🤔

[@Al-qr3dd]

I always thought this was interesting because I don’t have a endurance runner build but I’ve always taken so naturally to it

[@kiranjitgurungnepal5708]

One question is Kipchoge a sprinter or Marathon runner🤔🤔🤔🤔.

[@mannythegoat4463]

Lol

[@fareastheal3990]

He both🤣 but not in 100m or 200m..his body develop more advantage in long race

[@kostasioannidis2762]

A marathon runner without any doubt

[@ramonfrancois9306]

yes

[@nicoles_handle]

its pretty nice that we're made to run, despite the preferences

[@azaer3088]

It was helpful and informative,thanks.

[@Mauirunner]

Mahalo for your kind words.

[@musicfriendly12]

Well, yes, kinda, but the added weight is relevant for sprinters too. The ideal body for a sprinter is average height, f***** ripped and powerful but still light... Power to weight ratio... If you are huge you need unbelievable power for sprinting, and size doesn't equal power, complicated shit, but there is a point where more muscle is trivial, youcan barely use it, you need the right "neuron wiring and everything... But yeah, bodybuilders can't run jack because they aren't fit, but weightlifters can't run much either...

[@Sam-qu4pm]

Half of this is stolen

[@ArkoKundu]

Yup

[@Innoxblue]

Is running 3 miles while using 80-90% of your top speed, considered sprinting or distance running?

[@Mauirunner]

That is a good 5k time. Anything over a minute starts to become more and more aerobic. 3 miles is around 95% aerobic so endurance is the primary challenge.

[@pur1670]

do muscles make you slow? im a distance runner other parts of the body is skinny except my thighs :(

[@Mauirunner]

It depends how your body responds to training, nutrition, and rest. I used to lift a lot, but never got very big. However your power output is probably more important than volume Bruce Lee was very compact and extremely strong for his height and weight.

[@MortenErCrazy]

I would assume that they help up to a certain point, above which the added weight weight will outweigh (heheh) the benefits. "Zero muscles" is never gonna be fast.

[@redsteedproperties2405]

There is new info out that shows that long distance runners tend to be very lean on the surface, but build up dangerous visceral fat; whereas sprinters tend to maintain low visceral fat. Visceral fat is the bad one! There are a few videos on KZbin by Sean OMara that show MRI cross sections of this. Anyway, I’ve started incorporating sprinting into my workout plan instead of running and longer types of steady state cardio. I’m 47 years old and don’t care about competing or how good I am it at. I just want the health benefits! Of course diet plays an important role too. I’m as close to zero carb as possible too.

[@JordanG-i5k]

I have a marathon body with a sprinters mentality! (Laughing very uncomfortably)🤨🤨

[@martinhart9640]

Distance Running 👊🏽

[@mariehalsey8892]

Very good video. Thank you!

[@chickfilaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa9237]

I imagine 800m or 1600m runners have 50-50 muscle fibers or like 65-35

[@Mauirunner]

Yes, there are some like Said Aouita, was a beast from 800m to 10,000 meters

[@utsabbhanja0193]

I ran too much marathons & now I'm a skeleton

[@natosharogers3609]

This is a super cool vid!

[@gopy5520]

Hi

[@AQuestioner]

How do height and torso-leg ratio play parts in these athletes?

[@Mauirunner]

I am not sure they are the main factor - Usain Bolt compared to Shelly Fraiser Price. But there may be an ideal ratio of weight to height.

[@natosharogers3609]

Wei4Green it’s funny cuz distance runners tend to all be the same height

[@MrCalebGames]

@@Mauirunner I've read that in elite distance runners they almost univerally have longer legs in proportion to their torso. I hope I'm not wromg because my legs are long as fuuuck.

[@moneymakinmitch8130]

how do you know whether you have more or less of each muscle fiber tho

[@Mauirunner]

Simple test like a high vertical jump indicates more fast Twitch. We all have both, but it is a matter of ratio and volume. Most sprints or jumpers will do much better on a 30 fly test or jumps, where slow Twitch dominant will naturally do better on endurance test.

[@guyinaroom7771]

how to know if you have more or fewer slow/fast twitch fibers

[@moneymakinmitch8130]

fr

[@mannythegoat4463]

What do you call a person that jogs?

[@Mauirunner]

Healthy

[@dharshiedits]

Iam a sports women in marathoner class eight india

[@claudialeon985]

Sprinter ❤️🙌

[@samboriboun2213]

I used to run and beat everyone i was always running last 200 meter relays kicked ass,but my legs were skinny

[@NetvoTV]

Is this mean if you like to jog and possible marathon, you should give up to grow big muscle to have a some what good enough muscular body to look fit in cloth?

[@indiag89]

If I get a fraction of a runners skinniness I’ll be happy. Lol

[@Overogre]

The skinny mesomorph who is the two:i shall may not interfere

[@ericirwin413]

Sprinter AKA Roadrunner lol Marathoner AKA WILE COYOTE

[@mouadtaha]

Weird how he didn't include Hicham El Guerrouj...

[@jositojosito9124]

Gha sare9 lvideo hada

[@niyahmoreno457]

Actually cross country runners have more of a flimsy-er body cuz the have a fast metabolism with not much weight weighing them down. While a sprinter has more of a bulky body building muscle for a faster speed rate than cross country runners. I (Ps. Don't actually know it's just how I see it but I'm a sprinter and cross country runner sooooooo idk.)

[@kudakudatuwaga]

and there is nick bare...

[@BDR-yo6ss]

Yah we all know he is not natty, but none the less he’s still a BEAST

[@healthspace4936]

Good video

[@aadigupta1302]

This is a copied video 🤐 the real video was made 8 years ago by Well Played. This man has the exact same graphics in the video -_-

[@Mauirunner]

True I used a Creative Commons video that had 1 mil views, but I added many of my own images and put in more specific info.

[@HelloHello-hk4sx]

I like the marathoner body but I like cycling bodies the most.

[@Luke-mm4fy]

sprint cyclists or distance cyclists LOL the velodrome racers are monsters

[@datatsushi2016]

This is why i stopped running. I ended up looking "just" skinny af. My cousin is on the couch playing ps4 all day and even he looked healthier and fitter than me lmfao

[@ensar2805]

Thats sad, because running is very important for your mental well being and overall health. Why do you care about your appearance? I mean i get why you would, but health is the most important.

[@qwuuvy472]

Same bro. I got so skinny when doing long distance

[@nadzreenrain3687]

Marathoner burn more calories

[@Mauirunner]

And use oxygen as their primary source of energy

[@unpluggedbug6744]

The marathon runner looks enemic and decrepit, like she's a week or two away from starvation.

[@oliviacrosby8461]

I’m a sprinter

[@claudialeon985]

me too, it excites me when i run at full speed

[@noname-bt9ky]

Bro you are good at stealing.

[@user-jl2wd1it8h]

I'm 765lbs fat.

[@arijohn4138]

The title lol

[@Veteransolo]

I find marathoners both awesome and disgusting... I mean... They may run, but they are skeletons.

[@Bumiround]

Its cool to see women marathoners, it fits them. Men? What a bunch of beta

[@carljohnsoncj6896]

Stolen video

[@jimmyreyz4363]

Both sports are hard and very taxing. Go sprint right now FULL SEND IT everything you've got and watch how obliterated your lungs and body become in such a short time. Sprinting is fu

[@sophiawoods6748]

Scam video, because in the 1940s sprinters didn’t lift weight and look exactly the same as long distance 400m runners. The reason sprinters look big is because they lift super weights. Not because of sprinting. Misleading video

[@janing06]

Stealer