I discovered I sprint fast now what

Training Advice/Discussion

10 years ago 05/29/2013 8:06pm EDT

I've been running with three other guys for a couple years. We do a once a week long run together and do few races together. Every race we do together, I'm the slowest guy. I come the closest in the 5ks to the other three but I am still far behind. I could never understand it because honestly I'm feel like I'm in better shape.

This weekend on a lark we went to the track. I was even with the fastest one on 400s but I killed them on 200s. I am thinking that maybe these long runs 10 - 12 miles are not the best way for me to train. I race in 5ks through 15ks. (Some of my running buddies are marathoners.)

10 years ago 05/29/2013 8:16pm EDT

re: 47yroldsprinter

Would you like to work on my plantation or something?

Can't start you off on any wages, being as the position is an unpaid internship.

10 years ago 05/29/2013 8:54pm EDT

re: 47yroldsprinter

I'm 48 and after weight training found my speed to be better than I can ever recall. I wouldn't think doing mileage that your used to will not effect your speed too much. Long runs and hard, long efforts might, but only for the duration you would be recovering from those efforts.

I have found sprints to be based on coordination and strength. The way I have found to enhance that is with squatting heavy singles ( front and back)for strength, short sprints of 20-30 meters and on hills of the same. Also speed specific drills, such as high knees, a, b march and skips help. Not too much needed, but ensuring good form and developing good skill is a must.

Seems as though you might have the natural speed, but that can definitely be trained, and especially if you haven't focused too hard on that aspect yet.

Funny to think that after all these years, I would actually have some affinity to sprinting is surprising, but after testing myself over 50 meters, I now have that desire. Hope you find that speed and get to enjoy it. I hope that too.

10 years ago 05/30/2013 9:59am EDT

re: Baby man

Sounds like you need to build your endurance. Tempo runs or long reps like mile repeats. You should be doing those once a week. Tempo workouts really helped me. I'm 52, I do one speed and one tempo workout every week when I'm not racing. Works for me.

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