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  2. Tapering (sports) - Wikipedia

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    In sports, tapering is the practice of reducing exercise in the days just before an important competition. [1] Tapering is customary both in endurance sports, such as long-distance running and swimming, and strength sports, such as weightlifting and sprinting. For many athletes, a significant period of tapering is essential for optimal ...

  3. Sports periodization - Wikipedia

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    Testing might include any of the following: performance level, new shoes or gear, a new race tactic might be employed, pre-race meals, ways to reduce anxiety before a race, or the length needed for the taper. When the pre-competitions are of a higher priority there is a definite taper stage while lower priority might simply be integrated in as ...

  4. Athletics abbreviations - Wikipedia

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    163.3 – Running out of lane; 163.5 – Running out of lane (before 800 m, alley start or relay breakline) 168.6 – Knocking down hurdle out of lane; 168.7 – Illegal hurdle clearance or deliberately knocking down hurdle; 170.6 – Baton not carried by hand; gloves or substances worn to give a better grip of the baton

  5. Running - Wikipedia

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    Running can assist people in losing weight, staying in shape and improving body composition. Research suggests that the person of average weight will burn approximately 100 calories per mile run. [61] Running increases one's metabolism, even after running; one will continue to burn an increased level of calories for a short time after the run. [62]

  6. Anthony Richardson's 2-point conversion run with 12 seconds ...

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    The Patriots took a 24–17 lead with 8:43 remaining in regulation on an 11-yard TD run by Antonio Gibson. Maye then connected with Kayshon Boutte on a short pass for a 2-point conversion.

  7. Christian McCaffrey claims the top spot in the AP's NFL ... - AOL

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    The value of running backs in the NFL has dropped precipitously in recent years as teams more and more rely on the passing game to succeed. McCaffrey got four first-place votes, two seconds, a ...

  8. Racing - Wikipedia

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    A heat is usually run over the same course at different times. A stage is a shorter section of a much longer course or a time trial. Early records of races are evident on pottery from ancient Greece, which depicted running men vying for first place. A chariot race is described in Homer's Iliad.

  9. 10 NFL records that could be broken in 2024 season: Will ...

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    With three weeks left in the 2024 NFL regular season, it seems likely that at least a few records will be broken. Keep an eye on these marks.