Peak Performance Program Outline
The 1500 metre athletics is generally run at moderate to high intensity. Throughout the race the predominant energy system that we use is the aerobic system, which used at a low intensity has no limits. However short bursts of energy are required at times such as the sprint to the finish line, this is when the lactic acid system kicks in.
The average duration of the 1500m for a female school student of 17 years is about 7:09 minutes. …
