How to Train for a Four-Man Relay

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Tip 1 - How Can I Train for a Relay Race?

Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago | Submitted by Barbi Gibson | permalink

I just found out I’m going to be on a team in the Hood to Coast Relay Race. Do you have any tips for training and race day? Thanks! ~Jon

For further reading: http://www.runnersworld.com/ask-coach-jenny/how-can-i-train-for-a-relay-race ^[1]

Tip 2 - How to Train for a Relay Race

Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago | Submitted by Ellie Gratz | permalink

Most of the time, running is an individual sport. But the increasing popularity of relay races means more runners are learning how to get into that team spirit. Half-marathons and marathons often offer a relay option in which participants typically run one leg of three to seven miles. Relay-specific single-day or overnight events, like the nationwide series of Ragnar relays, require runners to trade off multiple legs of varying lengths, anywhere from three to 16 miles.

For further reading: http://www.runnersworld.com/race-training/how-to-train-for-a-relay-race ^[2]

Tip 3 - Training for a Relay Race - Run Eat Repeat

Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago | Submitted by Brandon Shrock | permalink

How’s your Tuesday going?! Mine is swell except for the fact that my bug bites and sun burn are also still SWELL-ed up. Today I added a sweet potato to lunch to make it a more well rounded meal. I’m planning on making a protein shake green monster for an afternoon snack before I head …

For further reading: http://runeatrepeat.com/2012/04/03/training-for-a-relay-race/ ^[3]

Tip 4 - Training for Running Relay Races

Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago | Submitted by Ritesh Patel | permalink

Running relay races have become one of the newest challenges for runners. Follow these tips from Dimity McDowell Davis to have a fun, and fast event.

For further reading: http://home.trainingpeaks.com/blog/article/training-for-running-relay-races ^[4]

Tip 5 - Exploiting your 4x100 meter Relay Personnel

Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago | Submitted by Harry Zimmer | permalink

I love relays, especially the 4x100m relay, and to prove my point, here are 10 previous articles from technique, strategy and history over the past 3 years

For further reading: http://speedendurance.com/2010/11/28/exploiting-your-4x100-meter-relay-personnel/ ^[5]