Long distance runner bodies

Body types of Olympic athletes

Ever notice the difference between a long distance runner and a sprinter? Can you guess which one is which? Long Distance Runner (left) Sprinter (right)for both pictures. Notice anything? Perhaps it's hard to tell at first but there are some of the key differences: 1. The sprinter has larger muscles. 2. The sprinter has lower body fat percentage (usually) 3. The long distance runner is more slight in build 4. The long distance runner has much less muscle tone. If you look up photos of long…

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