Sprint Training
3 Common Sprinting Tips That Actually Make You Slower
Have you ever wondered why, despite trying common sprinting improvement techniques (such as lifting your knees), you're not really getting any faster? The human body is very good at "problem-solving." [...]
Why Your Sprint Intervals Are Probably Way Too Long
Sprint intervals are freaking awesome. This type of exercise refers to short bursts of maximum-effort exercise sprinkled between longer intervals of rest or low-intensity exercise. They can be done on [...]
Not Getting Faster? Your ‘Speed Training’ Might Actually Be Conditioning Work
There’s a track near my place where high school soccer and hockey players train in the summer. A typical “speed workout” I witness often goes like this: The athletes run [...]
The Exercise That Helped Allyson Felix Become a High School Track Superstar
Allyson Felix got really fast, really quick. Felix didn’t start running track until she was a ninth grader at Los Angeles Baptist High School (North Hills, California). Ten weeks after [...]
How Justin Gatlin Saved His Career By Building The World’s Most Efficient Sprinting Form
The year is 2010. Justin Gatlin, six years removed from winning the Olympic gold medal in the 100-meter Dash, is a shell of his former self. He’s fresh off a [...]
Justin Gatlin Reveals the No. 1 Sprinting Mistake Slowing Down Young Athletes
Father Time can’t catch Justin Gatlin. The 35-year-old American sprinter may be one of the oldest athletes in his sport, but he's still chasing down gold medals. Gatlin recently became [...]
This Overlooked Aspect of Sprinting Is the Key to Getting Faster
Your body can experience forces up to three times your body weight when you're sprinting, according to many reports. You must be able to withstand these...
4 Strength Coaches Provide Their Favorite Conditioning Drills to Help You Quickly Get in Shape
Conditioning is as essential to your game performance as is the strength and power you spend hours developing in the weight room. Without conditioning, your athleticism will go down the [...]
Why Arm Drive Drills for Speed Training Aren’t That Important
Many athletes and coaches tend to think that arm drive is the magic solution to sprint faster. It's not, although it does provide a strong secondary...
How to Peak Correctly for Your Season
Most athletes don't actually strive to remain in peak condition at all times. Staying in peak condition is grueling, and requires lots of devotion and...