Sprint Training — speed endurance training

Every month, thousands of people google search for how to run faster and longer without getting tired. In the context of sprinting workouts, this makes sense because running faster and maintaining one’s speed is critical for performing well in all sprint events. Here we will discuss a few ways that you can train to run faster and longer without getting tired. Building A Base The first step in your journey of running faster and longer is to build a proper base in your sprint training program. For a sprinter, this will come in 3 forms: Building an anaerobic base of...

Should sprinters run slow in their training at any point? Should sprinters ONLY sprint at maximal effort? Here we discuss this topic from the perspective of a track coach and competitive sprinter. Different Training Philosophies Coaches around the world hold a variety of views on what approaches to sprint training are best for developing athletes. Clyde Hart would have his sprinters perform large volumes of lower intensity runs, which led to a lot of success with his 400m dash athletes such as former world record holder Michael Johnson. In contrast, Charlie Francis was known for his promotion of the short-to-long...

Strength Endurance Training For Sprinters & Jumpers While general aerobic fitness is important for sprinters, what we need more is the ability to repeatedly apply force & power to the ground as fatigue accumulates. Because of this, strength endurance in dynamic movements is an important training consideration for sprinters. Here we will discuss one method for developing strength endurance in sprinters and jumpers. If you want to improve your sprint training, consider joining the ATHLETE.X Online Training Group! Endurance Requirements For Sprinters In the sprint events, endurance demands mostly relate to the ability to keep producing force and power at...

3 Workouts For Sprinters Here is an example of a few workouts for sprinters which can be performed during a pre-competition period. These workouts are primarily focused on the 100 meter dash, but can be useful for athletes competing in the 60 meter dash or the 200 meter dash.   Workout #1 - Acceleration Training For the first workout, the focus is on developing skills, physical capacities, and specific conditioning for acceleration. The workout was performed as follows: Track Warm Up 2x3x40yd from a skip-in or walking start. 2x3x40yd from a standing, 3 point, or 4 point start. In total,...

Putting together a high quality workout is something we can all agree is important if we want to develop as athletes. What is more important though is how these training sessions are organized through time, since the goal of training is to achieve a cumulative effect from many training sessions in an effort to inch the body toward higher levels of performance. Going too easy, too hard, or having poorly planned intervals between sessions can be the demise of an athlete’s progress. To get the most out of training, we need to select the right workouts, implement them at appropriate...