How to Train for the 800m Sprint

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Learn how to train for the 800 meter sprint with expert tips and advice on Olympic races in this free instructional video series on training for the 800m sprint.

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Summary: Many people want to lose weight, and despite claims for quick fat burning pills and powders, the best way to lose weight is still through proper diet and exercise. Exercise does more than just maintain physical fitness though. Working out can also help build healthy bone density, muscle strength, and joint mobility. It can also reduce your general health risks, boost the immune system, and help with depression and insomnia. Whether your reason for exercising is to lose weight, or improve muscle mass, working out is always a good idea to help promote the health of your body and mind.

In this free video series, our expert Darren Storr will tell you how to train for the 800 meter sprint. He will tell you how to train for the sprint, talk about lane choices, and talk about different stages of the sprint. Darren will also talk about exchange zones, false starts, and mental ability before offering valuable tips and techniques for training for a running race so you can have the competitive edge you need to win...or just get some exercise.

About the Expert

Expert: Darren Storr is a world class athlete that has traveled the world competing in track and field events. He is currently training for the 2008 Olympics for the Bahamian track and field team in Beijing.

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