What is the best training that you've done to improve your track skills, (sprinting)?
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for best results run bleachers or hills to build leg strength you will be amazed at increase in speed.
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I would suggest that you mix some track workouts into your training routine.  Start with 10x100 repeats on 30 seconds rest and work your way up to 200's, then 400's, then 800's.  This type of extended sprint work will result in much faster times as your body learns how to process the lactic acid buildup, increasing your VO2Max, or the body's ability to carry oxygen to the muscles.  Be sure to maintain your weekly long runs to continue to build your aerobic base.\n\nGood Luck!
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To improve my mile and a half time, I started adding in a strong sprint for part of the run.  This then helps you to also pick up your overall pace as well- if you run a flat 8 miles an hour the whole way through, it seems like you are going pretty fast, but if you do a sprint at 10.5 miles an hour for 3-5 minutes, and then slow to 9 miles an hour, the 9 doesnt feel so bad any more.  I got my mile and a half down to under 8 minutes using that method- not great, but nothing to be embarrased of, either.
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Conditioning & practice.\n\nRun long distances to up your endurance.  You should be running for 20+ minutes strait every other day.  This will get your heart rate up and keep it there for the 20 minutes.  You should start to see improvement in a couple of weeks.\n\nTry to find your best pace to go as fast as you can through the whole length of the race.
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to run for a long distance, you need to train doing distance running. I am a triathlete and when i want to increase endurance, I will start adding distance. This means MIDDLE SPEED OR SLOW speed running for longer periods of time. NOT SPRINTS. If I want to work on my speed, I will do sprints.\nhttp://www.jeffgalloway.com/\nThis guy was an olympic runner in the 70s. I have heard him speak, and I disagree with alot about what he says regarding crossover training and stretching. HOWEVER, he is a proponent of doing a combo of running and walking and has EXTREMELY good results from it. Check out his website and if you like what he has to say, go to the library and borrow his book. Again, he is controversial, but he does have a terrific following.
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See the answer I gave to Tyson who asked the same question only a couple of days ago.\nHere was my answer, try these\nbasic speed training are assisted and resisted speed training. Assisted training (also called overspeed training helps to improve stride frequency. Resisted speed training helps to improve speed-strength and stride length. to improve your speed off the mark and acceleration. \nA typical session may consist of approximately 5 sets of 10 reps\n\ntry some of these sprinting technique drills like these could help improve your technique\nRaise Knees: 10 meters - jog - 10 meters - rest\nSprint 10 meters concentrating on raising knees as higher than normal. Jog for 10 meters and then sprint for 10 meters and rest. \n\nFast Knee Pick Ups: 10 meters - jog - 10 meters - rest\nJogging on the spot raise your knees to waist height while emphasising arm action. Move forward 10 meters with this action concentrating on the number of ground contacts rather than how fast you cover the distance. Try to get as many ground contacts as possible. \n\nFlicks: 10 meters - jog - 10 meters - rest\nWhile sprinting over 10 meters concentrate on flicking your heels up to touch your butt. \n\nLeg Speed: 60 meters\nThis is a normal sprint over 60 meters except all of your focus should be on your legs. Try to gauge the optimum leg speed for you by taking different stride lengths to see which yields the best results. \n\nHigh Hops: 3 x 40 meters\nBound from one foot to the other. The action is similar to skipping except your are trying to gain as much height as possible and stay in the air for as long as possible. Remember to recover fully between attempts. \n\nElbow Drive: 40 meters\nSprint for 40 meters concentrating on driving your elbow in a straight line. Keep your elbows flexed at right angles while keeping your arms relaxed.\n\nSpeed And Agility Drills\n1. Basic Sprints\nSet 2 cones out 10-20 meters apart. Sprint from one cone to the next and slowly jog back to the start. Vary the start of the sprint to make the drill more sport specific. \nFor example... \nFace backwards, lie down, jump up, pretend to receive a pass, jump to head a ball etc. \n\n2. Rolling Start\nExactly the same as above except you jog for 10 meters before sprinting. This drill is specifically designed to enhance acceleration rather than speed off the mark. Try running backwards or side stepping as well.
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Be consistant--train almost every day to gain your base. To get faster do hill repeats and speed training ie: intervals, tempo runs, fartleks, etc.
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I'm in the same position right now but i'm about ready, I've been doing interval sprints...thats were you sprint as far as you can then slow down till you catch your breath and your heart rate slows a little then repeat. Tons of jump shots, tons of lay-ups, and do plenty of ball handling drills. Also jumping lots of rope helps in getting your hops back. I've been doing this for about three months now while watching what I eat and I've dropped 22 lbs . I do alot of working out at the gym too but most of the running stuff you can just do at home.
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A little trick that my track coach used...\nBuy some tennis balls, and simply cut them in half. Place them on the inside of your runner's lane. This makes for a bright marker that allows your runners to easily make the exchange. This is also a legal marker in most High School and Middle School track associations.
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Coming out of the blocks you should be thinking about smoothly accelerating to your cruising speed.  It's not possible for a human to sprint all out for an entire 200. You have to get into what some coaches call "float" -- running "fast but relaxed -- through the middle of the race.\n\nA word on technique. When you are running the curve, you want to swing your left arm less than you normally would and swing you right hand across your chest towards your left shoulder. That action will help you hold the curve.
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Start out with a run walk program and slowly build up the running miles. with running it takes some time. you also need to do some speed work outs . I use a program called smart coach on www.runnersworld.com. It gears a program to your needs and works for the beginner to the elite athlete. It also has a lot of tips and tricks to running . Hopes this helps. Also you might ask your track coach what he/She recommends. With the weather getting colder you can dress for it. since there is not much you can do indoors to simulate running except t run. There are lots of running sites on line so do a search I just happen to like this one.
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I have found a couple sites that have running training programs as I am interested in completing a 5k and have never been able to run any distance. Basically the idea is to combine walking/running and gradually increase to all running over time. \n\nHere is a good example for a 5k...this site also covers the same principals for 10k, half and full marathons.\n\nhttp://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml
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Begin with an 800 meter jog to get warm...follow this with some streching for about 20 minutes....then do some barefooted sprints in the grass(this will condition muscles in the foot that are not normaly used when wearing shoes)by running 100 meters then walking back...do this at about 7/8 speed and concentrate on your length of stride...about 10 should do....Next go to the bleachers and do 15 minutes of bleacher hops/runs...alternate between hopping and running the bleachers....for a cool down go do some block work....practice perfecting your reaction time in the blocks...work on control, height, and stride....Next finish with a series of run/walk 600s....about 4 should do nicely....it is always best to train slightly above your race distance...cool down by walking long stride a half mile////weight training is a seprate issue and should be done  about 6 hours appart from running workout....last....take a shower...you probably stink
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Start doing a long distance training regiment with 3 days of 8 miles and over. One day do sprint breakdowns 200x24 times at fast intervals such as 6 at 32 sec, 6 at 30, 6 at 29, and 6 all out. Don't forget weight training.
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Interval training is a good way to improve running times.  It's easiest to do speed play on a track, if you have access to one.  You can start with a simple one lap fast, one lap recovery.  And repeat.  Once you get the hang of that, try 2 laps fast, one lap recovery.  Then 3 laps fast, one recovery and finally 4 laps fast, one recovery.  Don't forget to warm up and cool down.\n\nIf you don't have access to a track, you can use some other measured flat course or a treadmill.  Another way you can do intervals is by time, like 1 minute fast, one recovery, etc.\n\nHill running is also kinda like speedwork in disguise.  Try to maintain your speed when running up a hill.  That will help you to run faster.\n\nRunner longer can also help you to run faster.  One long run per week would be good.  A good guideline to avoid injury is to increase your distance by 10% per week.  If you regularly run 5K, a long run up to 10 miles would be good.  Keep the pace slower on the long runs, but you will find that it will help your speed on shorter runs.
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A lot of sprints that do not go that far, but you have to stop and start a lot. You can run the lines on the court.  Jump Rope . It is a great way to get light on your toes and improve your endurance.  Do some sprints that have you change direction, kind of like you do when you are playing a match.  One is called the Star run.  There is a coach who works with a lot of the top players named Pat Etcherberry.  He has written a few books on just tennis specific exercises , they include a ton of footwork drills.  He is the best.  You can do most of them by yourself.  Go to Amazon and pick one up or try your local bookstore.
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greetings aspiring gold medalist\n\nIn my pursuit of record breaking I have found it useful to shoot higher than my intended target...My best was achieved when I trained for the longer distance, developing greater stamina and speed in the shorter event.  You can achieve your goal...and you will.