The Effect of Training According to Target Distances on Developing Speed Endurance and Digital Achievement in the 800-Meter Event for Under-20 Athletes

Abstract

The rapid development in athletic achievement is attributed to the integration of sports training sciences. Athletics represents a clear example of this development through the use of modern training methods that focus on training intensities and the development of speed endurance. The research problem lies in the observed weakness in achievement levels and the decline in speed among youth 800-meter runners, especially during the final 150 meters of the race. The researcher designed training exercises according to target distances (300m, 400m, and 500m) to develop speed endurance. The researcher used the experimental method with a one-group pre-test and post-test design on a sample of (6) athletes. The results showed significant differences in favor of the post-tests, indicating the effectiveness of target distance training.