subject: Sprint Training - Aspects of Speed Training [print this page] Sprint Training - Aspects of Speed Training
As a sprinter the core of your sprint training program should be speed training sessions. No matter how powerful you are or how long you might last in the race, you might never be number one without pure speed. Since speed is what attracted you to this sport why not perfect it every chance you get.
In order to improve your own speed you are gonna need to strive for perfection. Your sprinting mechanics wants to be fine-tuned in order to make the most out of your own speed training sessions. Whatever you are doing in practice will follow you out on the track. So if you are practicing improper sprinting techniques, just understand that you need to stop now.
The proper arm movements of a good sprinting method involves focusing on the backwards action of the arms. You must focus on pumping your own arms backwards and try to place your hands at a point near your own hip pockets. Your leg action should just be up and down. If you did it correctly you'll understand that like its marching. And while you are practicing your own sprinting method you need to remember to stay relaxed. Relaxation is the key to achieving a good maximum speed.
Now that you have your own sprinting method out the way you can now focus on speed training. When you're performing speed training sessions you need to know that you must not be worn-out at the end of it. You ought strive to have a ton of rest between each rep. Try to get at least 5 to 8 minutes of rest between each run. The distances you will be training at should be anywhere from 20 m to 60 m.
