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Why can a runner's top speed only be held briefly?

Lactic acid builds up when muscles lack oxygen.

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Why: Top speed cannot be maintained long because lactic acid builds up once leg muscles lack oxygen.

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Answer: Lactic acid builds up when muscles lack oxygen. Top speed cannot be maintained long because lactic acid builds up once leg muscles lack oxygen.

  1. Track and field en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Track_and_field
    lactic acid builds up once leg muscles begin to suffer oxygen deprivation
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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