ormance indicators in elite distance runners. In addition to cardiovascular function, RE and VV̇o2max are partly dictated by neuromuscular factors. One technique to improve neuromuscular function in athletes is through strength training. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of a 40-week strength training intervention on strength (maximal and reactive strength), VV̇o2max, economy, and body composition (body mass, fat, and lean mass) in competitive distance runners. Twenty comp...