Progressive Training for the UK Middle-Distance Track Events Chapter 3 defines 400/800, 800 and 800/1500 athlete classifications, listing differences in their major training characteristics. Following chapters detail training routines, successfully developed by the author for these athlete types, plus detailed coaching notes at each critical stage of the training and competition year. Additional expert contributors offer knowledge/advice on strength training with heavy weights, the physiology of the middle-distances and health problems in middle-distance runners. Other chapters analyse UK and World performance data: Defining strengths and weaknesses of middle-distance athletes. The influence of maximal sprint speed and maximal aerobic speed on 800m performance. The influence of 800m and 5k speeds on 1500m performance. Lap pacing which corresponds with 800m and 1500m PB's. The early pace of 800m and 1500m championship races. How it influences the closing stages, and how this information can assist championship training plans.