Technique/tips for running 200m, especially around the bend?

Question

I know the curves are important if you want to gain precious time.

Also, should i burst out full speed or go at say 80% and then go full force on the straight strip?

Answer 1

The 200 is a sprint and the start is just like the 100 you get out and up to top speed asap.
It is important to set your blocks correctly. Do not have the blocks pointed perpendicular to the start line, but rather have them at an angle so you run in a straight line until you reach the apex of the curve for your lane and then begin running the curve. This means that your shoulders are square to your body and your left hand will not be touching the start line.

When running the curve you slightly twist your sholders so that the right arm is coming across the body to mid line, but not past the center of your body, the left arm is going straight back to front above the line on your left.
The left foot is hitting the ground about 6 inches from the line, you want to be close, but if you touch the line to your left you will be disqualified.
The right foot comes across and lands in front of the left foot.
You run so that you can conteract enertia which is trying to pull you outside.

As you come off the curve straighten up so that you are pointed down the track and toward the finish.

Stand up tall, get your hands up so that you can see them and then drive them back. Keep your stride long, but do not over stride.

You are going at top speed in about 40 to 60 meters so relax and carry your speed, do not try to run faster.
If you strain and try to run faster you will slow.

It is like floating when you are on the straight, work on your running form and being able to stay at top speed without tensing up and getting tight.

You can run the second 100 faster than the first 100 because you have a flying start, so you carry your speed down the stretch. Look past the finish line and run past the line.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

The 200 is an all-out sprint. You don't have time to "pace" yourself at 80% or 90%. As soon as you can, achieve full speed.

When you run the curves, hug the inside of your lane as much as possible - but be careful to not step in your opponent's lane (of course). This saves you a few steps. Hugging the outside of your lane means that you run farther. (and who wants to do that?)

As you hug the inner line of your lane, slightly tilt your body to mimic the curving of the lane. Keep your left arm pumping at the same pace, but allow your right arm to swing back and forth a bit faster. This acts like a propeller of sorts and helps you increase your efficiency.
Once you're finished w/ the curve, straighten back up and give your 100% on the straightaway.

Good luck!

Answer 4

Ive done the exact same thing in a school track run, and bends are truly important cuz they can slow u down or speed u up. Burst at the start maybe 70% and as u get to the bend at first slow down and burst to 80%, once ur 40 or 30 meters away from the finish do ur best and try to fire up to 80-90% of speed then cross the line wit confidence, jus nvr slow down when ur near the line keep on speed even when ur jus about to cross, it cost me first place. gud luck
xavia

Answer 5

I always feel dizzy when I run around in circles. Plus it seems that lately, I seem to be doing the circle dance all the time anymore. Around and around I go. Hopefully, I will get off this crazy Merry Go Round soon. :o)

Answer 6

http://youtube.com/watch?v=N2dvjZU-wKg
Ato boldon pretty much gives a tutorial on running the 200m.