1. Divide the race course in half. For each half describe which muscle fibers are predominantly being utilized and explain why.    2. Ventilation is a key for maintaining homeostasis during any extended activity. Describe how ventilation allows this runner to complete the race.    3. Based on the race day conditions, what factors should the runner consider? Explain their effects on the runner    4. Based only on the information provided, explain how metabolically prepared was the runner was for this race.

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The following altitude profile is from the TriShark Classic. The race was held on June 20th. At the start of the race, the temperature was 28 degrees Celsius with 75% relative humidity.  The course begins at an elevation of 412 meters and reaches 928 meters at the highest point. A runner has trained for five weeks using a periodization approach to aerobic training. This is a 10K race and started at 9:00 am. Answer the following questions based on the course and conditions.

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1. Divide the race course in half. For each half describe which muscle fibers are predominantly being utilized and explain why. 

 

2. Ventilation is a key for maintaining homeostasis during any extended activity. Describe how ventilation allows this runner to complete the race. 

 

3. Based on the race day conditions, what factors should the runner consider? Explain their effects on the runner 

 

4. Based only on the information provided, explain how metabolically prepared was the runner was for this race. 

 

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