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Running more can mean two very different things in football. Sometimes it means you are hurting the opponent. Sometimes it means the opponent is hurting you. That is why high-intensity distance should never be interpreted as a simple “more is better” metric. Its meaning depends on the...

This study analyzed 18,131 match observations from LaLiga First and Second Division (2018/19–2019/20) using Mediacoach® tracking to explore how high metabolic load distance (HMLD)—a measure that combines high-speed running with accelerations and decelerations—varies by playing position and competitive level. Key insights for coaches and performance staff: Not...