How can i become a long distance and a short distance??

Question

i'm in track and one of my friends is both a long and short distance

i don't know how to become both

please help!!

Answer 1

It's hard to do both because long distance running utilizes different muscles and training techniques than short sprint type races. It's not impossible, but chances are, rather than being good at one or the other, you will probably wind up being average in both of them.

Answer 2

Wouldn't you first be good at short distances then gradually build up resistance so you could be considered having advanced to long distance.... Time, practice and building up endurance.

Answer 3

i think its better to get good at long distance first

then move to short distances