tips for running track (sprinting)?

Question

i been on the track team last year but this year the 7th graders seem so fast so i need help and quick

Answer 1

Aside from practice and sprint drills, make sure you have good technique and form when running. Such as high knees to maximize speed and use of your arms to counter-pump your legs.

Answer 2

make goals for your self. You can't just decide to go out and run so hard one day and expect to be great. (trust me i have been a runner for a long time) If you run for a certain amount once a day then you should be able to do great. Just don't run the same thing everyday. Spice it up a bit and run shorter or longer distances. Are you a long distance or short distance runner? If you are a short distance runner then try finding a flat surface road, there run back and forth picking your knees up and keeping your arms beside your body at a 90degree angle. Picking your knees up helps getting your legs fit for sprints. For long distance try running circuit around a track. Jog the curves and sprint the lengths. This helped me during cross-country for recovery during a race. And also getting a pace set. Well good luck =]

Answer 3

Just get stronger and run under distance top speed sprints. Running speed is determined almost entirely by the ability to apply muscle support force so you don't collapse at the ankle/knee at ground contact. The result is shorter ground contact times, longer strides and faster speeds. Try leg presses where you lift the weight with both legs but hold in place with one leg, on ball of foot, knee slightly bent. Hold as much weight as you can for 10-20 seconds. Do 3-6 holds on each leg once or twice a week. Also run short under distance sprints to apply the strength faster and improve the storage and release of elastic energy. Altitude drops are also good. Jump off a chair and land on the balls of feet, knees slightly bent. Start with a few reps until you get used to the force of landing.

Answer 4

I'm fourteen and had the same problem when I was in seventh grade! Don't panic! Stress will affect your running mentality! Perfect your form. This will help you beat a faster runner wth poor form! Here is the key to good form: 1, keep your arms crooked at 90 degree angles and imagine them as pendulums. "knife your hands" instead of making a fist. 2, stride is important. When reaching the latter half of a sprint , try lifting your knees as high as you can. 3. Eliminate extra movement and just focus on running as fast as you can. 4, Keep a STRAIGHT POSTURE during the sprint!!!! slouching will make you run slower. Good luck!!

Answer 5

practice hard....work on it try and run some distance too i know that seems stupid but it will build you up even if you do run sprints. I ran in high school. It takes time and a lot of practice you are not just going to be "great at it" you have to work at it. Work everyday

Answer 6

specific training performed at a high intensity level and good recovery,varying the starting type for the sprints from standing, rolling and flying starts.
and you can work out everyday just make sure your workouts outs are varied, speed one day, endurance the next and have 1 rest day before competition day
Work on a quick and consistent reaction to the gun by training for this aspect on a regular basis.
START PHASE
Bodyweight should be evenly distributed over four contact points in the start position (i.e. hands and knees). Front knee angle is 90°, rear knee angle 100-130°.
Explosive push off with both legs. Front leg extends remaining in contact with the ground while back leg swings forward. Extended front leg and trunk form a straight line.
Arms swing opposite to legs, elbows flex to 90° and fists swing towards forehead.
ACCLERATION PHASE
After first two strides, foot touches down in front of center of gravity.
Forward body lean begins to decrease until normal sprinting position is reached after about 22 yards (20 meters). Head is relaxed, eyes focused straight ahead.

MAXIMUM SPEED PHASE
Body/core is almost erect with 5o° forward lean.
(Midflight) Push-off leg folds tightly towards buttocks in a relaxed ‘heeling’ motion. Front leg thrusts forward and upward at maximum speed When front thigh reaches maximum possible knee lift, lower leg swings forward in a relaxed movement.
Foot meets ground with ankle slightly extended (plantar flexion) directly under center of gravity. Bodyweight is balanced so that only the ball of the foot touches the ground.
Shoulders remain steady, elbows flexed at 90°, kept close to body throughout all phases. Hands swing forward and up above shoulder height, down and past hips. Arms and hands should have an aggressive hammering action. Head aligns naturally with trunk and shoulders and facial/neck muscles are relaxed by keeping the mouth slightly open.

Always run through the finish line! Know the location of the finish line. Dipping at the line should be an action that is rehearsed, but used only when absolutely necessary in competitions.

Answer 7

Your very young and if you wanted to get serious i world get a coach. DONT run every day you need recovery time for the muscles to heal. im in my late teens and i was going to be a state runner, i was really fit for my age then osteitis pubis came through. at the 7th grade you dont want that. before i got this i would say push the limits but now i dont recommend it at all...... ensure you have enough recovery days and work out what days are your 90 -95 % intinsity days and which are your 50%. I WOULD get your coach, gym or Phys ed teacher to help you out here.

Answer 8

If you want to run fast you should probably go to bed earlier the day bfore the track so you'll have energy. If that doesn't work you should get up in the morning on the day of the track and drink some coffee or take some caffine pills that should give you an energy boost.

Answer 9

you need to run on the tips of your toes do not run flat footed

and also if you have money hire your self a speed coach the high school i graduated from had a speed coach on the staff that school

the cleveland glenville tarblooders which produced the greatest players teddy ginn jr., troy smith, donte whitner, jamario oneal just to name a few we won 4 consecutive state track titles but most of us obviously went on to play football for some stupid reason!!!!!!


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Answer 10

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