While long runs can create an aerobic base, too much long-distance running—without focus on short sprints and other high intensity activity—can have a negative impact on an athlete’s speed and power.
Soccer is perceived as a sport that requires continuous running, however soccer isn’t a continuous 3 mile run like some people believe. It’s a sport that depends on bouts of maximum force followed by a period of recovery—usually a walk or a very slow jog. Keep those things in mind as we explore the science of energy systems and muscle fiber types.
