sprinting

Training for sprinting is a committed undertaking. These articles will aid your sprint training and help you improve your sprinting techniques so you can run faster… To browse our library of free sports training articles, browse using the categories on the left or use the search box.

Speed training tips to ensure maximum speed performance

How to improve your speed in three simple steps

Speed training workout: how to improve your sprinting

Maximum speed sprint workouts

Speed training: how sprinters can increase their speed endurance

An 8-week speed endurance programme for sprinters

Speed training for sprinters: sprinting exercises should be performed throughout the entire training year

The short to long approach involves speed training through the year with athletes performing sprint training right from the start of the season

Circuit Training: how to increase speed

Speed is the capacity to perform successive movements at a fast rate. As well as thinking about speed as ‘running speed’ it is really the development of the ability to move the limbs quickly, which is needed in a variety of sports and events, e.g. javelin, discus, tennis, squash etc. Therefore, there is more to think about than just performing flat out sprints.

Sandbag Sled Pull

Sandbags are an effective low cost alternative to sleds and offer more weight variability than tyres. This drill is excellent for developing acceleration power, make sure you maintain correct form throughout. You can adjust the weight of the sandbag to suit your strength goals.

Ladder Drill: Two Feet in Each Rung

A progression from the One Foot in Each Rung drill, challenges the speed of co-ordination of the athlete. Have the athlete perform the drill correctly by asking them to start off slowly to get a feel of the movement.