Banked Track Question

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1 year ago 02/02/2023 1:38am EST

Background: I consider myself a rhythm runner and a road racer. I’m also an accomplished cross country runner. I am one of the top two guys on a perennial top-30 NCAA D-1 team.

My build: 6’1”, 130 lbs

Mileage: 95 mi/week (over 6 days) at altitude

Question: I run consistently well on flat surfaces (i.e. roads and flat tracks), and I’ve had a lot of success at altitude and with rolling hills, but my performances are (relatively) horrible on banked tracks. I find that banked tracks really take me out of my rhythm, and that I tire much more quickly. Does anybody else relate or have any thoughts on the matter? Thanks!

1 year ago 02/02/2023 2:48am EST

re: Dream Weaver

The longer your legs, the harder it tends to be run a good rhythm on tighter turns. The struggle you feel on a banked track would feel even worse on a 200m flat track.

1 year ago 02/02/2023 3:32am EST

re: bugattiaron

bugattiaron wrote:
The longer your legs, the harder it tends to be run a good rhythm on tighter turns. The struggle you feel on a banked track would feel even worse on a 200m flat track.

Thanks for the reply. I’ve actually never had any issues on any flat track, from 200m to 400m. This is a problem related exclusively to banked tracks. I believe that your assertion is generally correct, but I will respectfully reiterate that, in my case, this is a problem exclusive to banked tracks. Thanks again.

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