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Olympics question? how do the sprinters vs long distance runners train?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Interesting question: but it may be more appropriate for a site that focuses on athletics.

Dr Munshower agreed

Answered 11/6/2014

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