Push off hard with front leg to create an exploding movement of the body. The first step of the back leg should reach past the start line. The front leg should be fully extended. Drive the opposite arm of the back leg … Continue reading →
The back should remain in a straight line. The head should be slightly tucked in and eyes should be focused at a point about 3 feet in front of the start line.
An Ab wheel can be used to concentrate on the core area. A Plank/AB Exercise Pad can be used to provide comfort to your arms while performing front and side planks. Pull Up Ab Straps to be used with a … Continue reading →
A strong core is important for any athlete and especially for sprinters. Core training can be performed on a daily basis or at least 2 to 3 times a week. One of the best ways to get in a core … Continue reading →
Sprint Drills should be performed at the start of practice. The athlete should perform each drill for about 20 meters and then walk back to start. The sprint drills teach good form and also provide a dynamic warm up to … Continue reading →
Basic Drills for Sprinters: “A” Skip Drills “B” Skip Drills Butt Kicks High Knees Backward Run Carioca with High Knee Cross Over
Percentage of energy system used for each sprint distance: 100m 5-10% aerobic 90-95% anaerobic 200m 15-20% aerobic 80-85% anaerobic 400m 30-40% aerobic 60-70% anaerobic 800m 50-60% aerobic 40-50% anaerobic … Continue reading →
There are 3 energy systems that runners have to be aware of and each system has to be trained a specific way. The 3 energy systems: ATP – PC (Adenosine Triphosphate Phosphocreatine) or referred to as the Power system (phosphagen) … Continue reading →
The hips should be raised above shoulder level. The angle created with the front leg should be 90 – 100° and the angle of the back leg should be 120 – 130°. The toes should just touch the track and … Continue reading →
The hands should be placed along the staring line a little wider than shoulder width apart. The thumb and the index finger of each hand should be split wide and aligned along the starting line with the other fingers curled … Continue reading →