Middle-distance running requires a unique interplay of aerobic and anaerobic energetics. Historically, however, research on the events has centered on the aerobic side. Physiologist Gareth Sandford has sought to correct that imbalance by looking in detail at anaerobic speed reserve. He joins this week's GAINcast to discuss his work and look at how to profile athletes and develop individualized training for complex events.

For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: http://www.hmmrmedia.com/2020/11/gaincast-episode-203-speed-reserve-with-gareth-sandford/

The following links were referenced in the podcast or provide some additional reading material on the topic:

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• You can reach out to Sandford and learn more from him on Twitter (@Gareth_Sandford).
• Sandford's entire dissertation is available here. You can also find more of his papers and research up on Research Gate.
• The work of Peter Weyand was also reference in this episode and Sandford's dissertation. You can learn more from him on GAINcast 89 and in the article "Sprint Exercise Performance: Does Metabolic Power Matter?"