Sprinting: Bringing the Heel to the Hip
In a previous post we talked about the fact that sprinting starts with the feet. While that is true, a sprinting athlete has to do something with their feet beyond just have...
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Sprinting Starts with the Feet
Sprinting starts with the feet. When a sprinting athlete lifts their foot, they will “cast” their foot. This refers to dorsiflextion at the ankle and picking up the big toe. During sprinting,...
The Sprint Start Impacts Performance
The short sprints are typically divided into several phases: The start (reacting to the gun, getting out of the blocks)Acceleration (increasing velocity)Maximum velocity (reaching the athlete’s maximum velocity in the race)Speed endurance...
Controversial Speed Training Thoughts
Speed training can often be a controversial topic and I frequently add fuel to this fire on Twitter. Clearly it’s important for athletes to be able to run fast, but we often...
If Willpower Is Lacking Gains Will Suffer
Hamstring strains are a common injury for athletes in sports that have to sprint. One of the interventions to help prevent these injuries is the Nordic hamstring exercise. With this exercise, the...