In search of sprinting advice!

Training Advice/Discussion Sprints

9 years ago 07/23/2014 8:13pm EDT

Hi fellow letsrunners, I'm a 13 year old that's been following this website for about 6 months, and really passionate about track. I'd like to run the 400m in college, but I am wondering whether I have enough speed and if I should try focusing on a different event. I'd also like some advice about how to lower my sprint times as it is, although I've never been timed officially. The only competition I have actually been in is the mile at my school, which comes about every other week.

Below is a video of sprints I did today.

Sorry about the terrible quality.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M6NxAoeZiH8

9 years ago 07/23/2014 8:16pm EDT

re: YoungstaSprint

Your form means nothing if you are slow. We need times!

9 years ago 07/23/2014 8:18pm EDT

re: duhhhhh

There's a link of me doing sprints man.... Can you at least try to assess my speed based of these? I do not have official times.

9 years ago 07/23/2014 8:24pm EDT

re: YoungstaSprint

running sprints on a tennis court is not a good idea. you need more open space. also you are starting with the wrong hand on the ground. if you are gonna hold your hand up high like that you need to use that hand first not hold it there and use your right arm first.

your form looks good enough. usually I say people have their own form and it will hurt more than help to change that form. try to at least get some hand times.

9 years ago 07/23/2014 8:27pm EDT

re: 400m runner

Thank you, that definitely helped, I will switching arms next time I try a sprinting session.

9 years ago 07/23/2014 8:57pm EDT

re: YoungstaSprint

It might feel a little weird so if it does after a few attempts try switching your leg placement to your left leg up front and right leg back. if it still just dosn't feel right then I would say just go back to what you have now.

just remember it may not feel right the first time but try it a few times and see if it feels any better and if you feel like you are getting more power those first few steps.

9 years ago 07/23/2014 11:05pm EDT

re: YoungstaSprint

Go to these sites www.elitetrack.com, speedendurance.com, and http://z15.invisionfree.com/SprintZone/index.php?act=idx all of these place have a community of coaches that would be willing to help you.

9 years ago 07/23/2014 11:51pm EDT

re: Ryry

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