Sprinting Guide

Sprinting is a type of fast run over short distance, where you try to be faster than yesterday striving for your personal best. Sprinting involves mastering proper form and gradually increasing intensity. Speed is a key thing one has to master to cross the finish line with proper technique. The role of technique is very important in sprinting as compared to running. In this one has to master on their body angles, ground contact time, arm movement and foot strike which are totally different than running.

Sprinting means application of maximum amount of force down to the ground.

As a sprinter one should focus on, Proper posture, Proper Rhythm and Proper movement of leg and feet and strengthening of your muscles so that you can maximize the force application. It is very important as a sprinter to maintain form and speed throughout at each phase. This can be achieved by practicing drills and working with a coach who observe you.

The four phases of sprinting are

Start-- Accelerate yourself -------Run as fast as body permits--Decelerate

*Common Sprint Distances for Track Events: 60m, 100m, 200m, 400m

*Advantages of Sprinting are:

Gaining and building explosive power and strength

Increasing athletic performance

Maintaining cardiovascular health

Improves metabolism and fat loss

 

The more force you can apply to ground the faster you will go.