On the specifity in training. In short, the training principle of specificity is utterly logical, is supported by a variety of scientific studies, and can be used to address a wide range of training-related questions. Of course, no single principle can possibly encapsulate everything distance runners need to know about training, but this one comes closer than most. When in doubt, be specific! (This article originally appeared in the December 2000 issue of Northwest Runnermagazine.)
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