There was a drink called Surge way back when and tried to compete with Mountain dew as the cola that had the most caffeine. But I digress, from Runners World online…
Power Surge
A well-timed burst of speed zaps the competition.
By Ed Eyestone
From the June 2011 issue of Runner's World
The fastest races are run with even splits. Indeed, world records reveal that, statistically, fast, steady speed yields the best performances. So if the guys with the records are running PRs off evenly paced races, doesn't it make sense for the rest of us to use that strategy? It depends. Some races demand a tactical rather than time-trial approach, where occasional bursts of speed can separate you from your rival and give you an advantage. Here's when—and how—to surge.
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