Effect of Continuous Running and Interval Running on Selected Physical and Physiological Parameters

The 10 Km, Half-Marathon, and Marathon races are all classified as continuous running and interval running events. They require athletes to run at their predetermined paces with the minimum expenditure of energy at the same time. At higher levels of competitions, athletes should also be able to accelerate and vary their speeds according to the race situations. Sound running techniques and proper distribution of efforts throughout the race are undoubtedly important for outstanding performance in these running events. On the whole, performance of such events is the combined results of technical, physical, mental, and nutritional preparation