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The aim of this study was to analyse a 12-month training cycle of a group of four disabled middle-distance runners, preceding the IPC Athletics World Championships in Assen. The athletes practised effectively for about 225 hours; their special preparation took up 81.4% of this time. The training was mainly focused on aerobic changes -- 72.17% of the effective time. The dominating training means were continuous runs performed in the area of aerobic changes -- 51.26%, and mixed -- 18.71% of total loads (TR). The biggest amount of work was done by the athletes in the preparation period (11.05 - 4.06). Three athletes qualified for the World Championships in 800 and 1500 m runs. They managed to enter the finals in their class at the same time setting their personal best results. Reaching peak performance for the main season competition indicates that a training cycle was properly planned. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]