Abstract:Middle-distance race is the combined name of middle distance and long distance race. Due to the different running distance of middle-distance race, there are some differences in technological details; however, there is some commonness in technological structures. Through literature, statistical comparison, this paper analyzes and discusses the development features of modern middle-distance race;moreover, it says that the guidance thinking of "speed-training-centered" and the methods of high speed training are the main body of today' s middle-distance sports training and effective methods.