Construction of Base Mesocycles of Runners at Middle-Distance

Abstract

Topicality. The issue of improving the training process of athletes is important at different stages of preparation. Therefore, the optimal construction of the training process of athletes, taking into account their functional state, becomes of increasing importance. The Purpose of the Study. To substantiate the structure and content of basic mesocycles of men who specialize in running at 800 m and 1500 m, based on their functional capabilities and special ability to work. Methods of Research. The following methods were used to achieve this goal: observation, pedagogical experiment, medical and biological methods (determination of heart rate (HR) and blood lactate) and methods of mathematical statistics. The survey was attended by 10 volunteer men who specialize in middle-distance running, at the age of 17-24, who qualified as candidates for the master of sports, I and II grades. Results. It is revealed that athletes who specialize in running at 800 m and 1500 m have the highest results of running the test with 4x400 m repeated loads in the third microcycle of the base mesocycle, accompanied by the optimal functional state of the cardiovascular system and energy supply of training work. In the fourth microcycle, the results of the test and the intensity of adaptive mechanisms of the body of the athletes were reduced to the exercise load, indicating an onset of fatigue. Conclusions. The results of the relationship between the level of manifestation of the functional capabilities of athletes and the performance of specific loads during the base mesocycle became the methodological basis for the development of their sports training programs. According to the positive adaptation to training loads in men, the construction of the mesocycle remains traditional: three shock microcycles and restorative. Implementation of the proposed programs of basic mesocycles in the training process of athletes significantly improved the functionality, special performance and results of the competition.