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Clarke Athletics to Induct Five to Hall of Fame Class of 2025 #ClarkePride Story ⬇️ tinyurl.com/8e786tzk

Explainer video on science of why the 400m sprint is considered the most painful track & field event. And why “no person on the planet can run the 400m all out from start to finish". The race pushes the way the body creates energy to the limit: 
▫️0-50 meters: ATP-CP (energy system for very short and explosive movements; used up after 5-10 seconds) 
▫️50-200 meters: Anaerobic glycolysis (burns glucose without oxygen, leading to lactic acid buildup and muscle fatigue) 
▫️200-300 meters: Aerobic energy (uses oxygen to break down glucose, but cannot keep up with the demand) 
▫️300-400 meters: Anaerobic energy reserves tapped while aerobic energy is too slow to fill the gaps (lactic acid buildup is going HAM) Track athletes can pace for longer distances and shorter ones are just over quicker (obvs). The Olympic record is a blazing 43:03, set by South African runner Wayde van Niekerk in 2016 (and 2024 Final race is tomorrow). *** Full video from Outperform: youtu.be/D0Zh0bT8OuM?si…

A difficult one to think and write about. It’s proven even more difficult for those making the big decisions. If Greenwood is to make the most of his second chance, he’ll need football to play a role. But should that be at Manchester United? theathletic.com/4781665/2023/0…

Official #mufc statement on Mason Greenwood. Following the dropping of all charges against Mason Greenwood in February 2023, Manchester United has conducted a thorough investigation into the allegations made against him. This has drawn on extensive evidence and context not in the public domain, and we have heard from numerous people with direct involvement or knowledge of the case. Throughout this process, the welfare and perspective of the alleged victim has been central to the club’s inquiries, and we respect her right to lifelong anonymity. We also have responsibilities to Mason as an employee, as a young person who has been with the club since the age of seven, and as a new father with a partner. The fact-finding phase of our investigation is now complete, and we are in the final stages of making a decision on Mason’s future. Contrary to media speculation, that decision has not yet been made and is currently the subject of intensive internal deliberation. Responsibility ultimately rests with the Chief Executive Officer. Once made, the decision will be communicated and explained to the club’s internal and external stakeholders. This has been a difficult case for everyone associated with Manchester United, and we understand the strong opinions it has provoked based on the partial evidence in the public domain. We ask for patience as we work through the final stages of this carefully considered process.

#GoalOfTheDay | Casemiro vs Basel (2015)