Sprint Training High School Relays GENERAL PHILOSOPHYOur philosophy is that we can beat most teams in the 4x100m by utilizing superior exchanges that have been honed to a fine edge. This includes opponents with superior foot speed. In the 4x200m the exchanges will also make a difference against teams of equal or slightly superior speed. […]
Cross Country Training for High School
Training High School Cross Country Runners What happens when the cross country regular season begins varies tremendously among the top programs. Some have succeeded with high mileage programs (this term includes distances from 50 miles per week to well over 100). Others emphasize fast runs, and still others base their workouts on a very small […]
Acceleration Sprint Training Line Drills
Sprint training programs include drills and exercises specifically designed to improve speed and explosive power to maximize athletic performance. Yes, sprinters will benefit from this acceleration program but so will all types of athletes that need speed and explosion during a competition. Acceleration Sprint Training – Line Drills Acceleration training is designed to get the […]
Why Tempo Training For Runners
Tempo Training For Runners What is Tempo Training? Tempo training is also known as lactate threshold and anaerobic threshold training. Threshold pace is the effort level just below which the body’s ability to clear lactate, a by-product of carbohydrate metabolism, can no longer keep up with lactate production. Toby Tanser, the author of Train Hard, […]
Speed Training for Athletes
Athletes need to train for speed by running fast, with long recovery periods and a gradual increase in training volume. Training on the track for sports that require an explosive, quick burst of speed. Acceleration training, speed training, and resistance runs should be trained in conjunction with explosive movements such as weight training, plyometric jumps […]
Sprint Training Acceleration and Max Velocity
Do you want to improve your athlete’s speed? First, we need to define what speed is; speed is the magnitude of velocity. There are two main types of sprint training; acceleration and maximum velocity, both of these are manifestations of speed. Speed training is, of course of the essence in track and field and is […]
Anaerobic Track and Field Training For Runners
Anaerobic training is a key component to track and field training for the field events and sprinters but can also help distance runners especially during surges and the kick at the end of the race. Specific training can change how the body uses energy and delay muscle discomfort while improving the qualities needed for better […]
