…but at one point, all runners get together on the inner lane, which means that the outside runner needs to add the width of the track to their total distance, right?
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If memory serves, the staggered starting positions are considered enough to compensate for that.
The other factor is that pack running is a skill in its own right, and outside runners don’t have to worry about defending after the first curve.
If memory serves, the staggered starting positions are considered enough to compensate for that.
The other factor is that pack running is a skill in its own right, and outside runners don’t have to worry about defending after the first curve.
The lanes run an equal distance but the inner lanes have a greater view of the other runners so they can match speeds or decide to go to the front easier without over exerting themselves.
The lanes run an equal distance but the inner lanes have a greater view of the other runners so they can match speeds or decide to go to the front easier without over exerting themselves.
The lanes run an equal distance but the inner lanes have a greater view of the other runners so they can match speeds or decide to go to the front easier without over exerting themselves.
Aside from distance, the runner could be at a disadvantage during the first lap because they will not see anyone in front of them. This is more of a psychological disadvantage because they might not get the same feeling of competition/adrenaline as they would if they were chasing someone. They might also not know how they should be pacing themselves. These are problems that are probably only found at lower levels though. I can’t imagine a college-pro athlete having as much of an issue with these factors.
Aside from distance, the runner could be at a disadvantage during the first lap because they will not see anyone in front of them. This is more of a psychological disadvantage because they might not get the same feeling of competition/adrenaline as they would if they were chasing someone. They might also not know how they should be pacing themselves. These are problems that are probably only found at lower levels though. I can’t imagine a college-pro athlete having as much of an issue with these factors.
Aside from distance, the runner could be at a disadvantage during the first lap because they will not see anyone in front of them. This is more of a psychological disadvantage because they might not get the same feeling of competition/adrenaline as they would if they were chasing someone. They might also not know how they should be pacing themselves. These are problems that are probably only found at lower levels though. I can’t imagine a college-pro athlete having as much of an issue with these factors.
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