Earlier this season we were doing race pace 50m starts as part of our 400m training. Obviously, these are submaximal runs. However, my top 400m runner said that it felt like she had to go ‘all out’ to hit her times, and she was using starting blocks. Why does it feel like this? Like most…
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Block Start analysis
Here is a block start analysis I did recently. In it, I break down the start of a female high school 100m hurdler all the way over the first hurdle. Early in the video, I compare this athlete to a beautifully violent 3 point block start from one of the world’s fastest 100m sprinters. …
Starting Blocks
Starting Blocks By Latif Thomas The purpose of this article, ultimately, is to explain proper acceleration mechanics. Proper acceleration is crucial to the success of track and field sprinters, but can not be achieved without ideal positioning within the starting blocks. Therefore, we will cover the process from the time the official calls the athletes…
The Start Position
The Start Position By Tony Veney We’re going to get Adonis to stand in front of the start line. In front of the start line facing this direction and I’m going to want him to take two nice high double knee jumps to get himself ready, go ahead. This is really exploding the legs and…
Measuring what Matters Part 2- Acceleration
Measuring what Matters Part 2- Acceleration By Carl Valle In terms of time contribution, acceleration is a major contributor to the performance in a 100m race, but technically only a quarter of the time in a 200m race. The sport of sprinting has evolved in a way which requires having a complete race, not just being…