NAME: SIMYUNN, JEAN A.

SECTION CODE: BPED 2A

SUBJECT: 55 – INDIVIDUAL AND DUAL SPORTS (RACKET SPORTS,

ATHLETICS, MARTIAL ARTS)

SCHEDULE: MWF 7:00 – 8:00 AM

PROFESSOR: MR. CRISPIN S. QUILANG

DATE OF SUBMISSION: FEBRUARY 2024

OBJECTIVES:

1. IDENTIFY THE RULES OF LONG DISTANCE RUNNING IN ATHLETICS

2. DISCUSS THE RULES AND REGULATIONS OF LONG DISTANCE
RUNNING IN ATHLETICS
3. RECOGNIZE THE IMPORTANCE OF RULES IN LONG DISTANCE
RUNNING ESPECIALLY IN FAIR COMPETITIONS

THE RULES AND REGULATIONS OF LONG DISTANCE RUNNING:

The International Association of Athletics Federation is the only

global governing body that sets the rules and regulations as follows:

 Runners may not cross the limits of their run tracks nor create any
hindrance to other athletes.
 Long-Distance races take place in different conditions so the rules
are very generic and common just as the sprint races.
 The athletes cannot touch the starting line or the other side of the
starting side line before the pistol fires.
 Sensors are placed in the starting pistol and at the starting blocks.
In case of a false start, the athlete is disqualified.
  Once the runners start to run, they need to make sure that they do
not step on the white lines that mark the lanes throughout the race.
 Runners should run in their designated lanes and cannot cross the
lanes throughout the race.
 Athletes should not leave the track but if they do so they cannot
come back on the track. Leaving the track leads to disqualification.
 The race begins when the referee shoots the pistol in the air.
 Runners are supposed to wear short spikes that must not exceed
nine millimeters in length, otherwise they’ll be disqualified.
 Runners are instructed to wear skin tight shorts and their vest must
be fitted. They’re not allowed to wear shirts underneath.
 In races with bunched start, athletes can break inside.
 Athletes should not obstruct other athletes during the race.
 If an athlete is obstructed the referee may order the race to be held
again or he may ask the athlete to take part in the next round.

• In addition, the participants should not accept any kind of aid such
as refreshing drinks during running. As the athletes get ready to start
the competition they need to make sure that they have not taken any
supplements to increase the speed and stamina. But, if they are found
guilty they are disqualified under the grounds of unfair mean practice.

QUESTIONS:

1. Why it is important to know the rules in long distance training?

2. How this rules beneficial to an individual who are engaging long
distance running especially those athletes?
3. Where does long distance running usually takes place and why?
4. Is a marathon considered as a long distance running?
5. If you will given a chance to modify your own laws of long distance
running, what would it be and why?
REFERENCES:

https://sportsmatik.com/sports/middle-long-distance/rules

https://youtu.be/ttDnA14EhdM?si=mPo6WJJPUnd1aA_2