Training to Accelerate
Acceleration is the ability to increase speed. For a sprinter, it’s a component of their race. First they accelerate, then they achieve maximal velocity, then they maintain that velocity for as long...
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Reaction Time and the 100 Meter Sprint
The 100 meter sprint is a fascinating event to prepare athletes for and it is probably the most extensively studied sprint. It’s a pure speed event, has very distinct phases, and small...
Classic Article: Elastic Energy
The concept of elastic energy is something that is a foundation behind athletic performance. It is important for throwing, kicking, jumping, running, etc. The idea behind elastic energy hinges on the fact...
Strength Training for the Sprints: Practice vs. Theory
Leo Settle has written an old school article on strength training and sprinters. I call this old school because he is drawing heavily from some of the older material from Dintman, Ward,...