/taxonomy/term/547/0 en /culture/sport/lydiards-legacy <h2>Training the best in the world </h2> <p> The cult of masculinity had one positive spin-off: Arthur Lydiard. A runner of iron will but limited natural ability, he discovered that as he ran further he got fitter. Lydiard found that 100-mile weeks could be tolerated by healthy athletes; indeed, they thrived, especially when plenty of hills were included in the training regime. </p> athletics murray halberg olympics peter snell running sport Sport, 1930-1960 Thu, 01 Jan 1970 12:00:00 +1200 3148 at http://www.nzhistory.net.nz