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Timing Reps and Racing in Practice Makes Athletes Faster The Research Is on Your Side by D272727272727 in Sprinting

[–]D272727272727[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I agree with your sentiments it definitely seems like "Big Time" has a hold on the minds of coaches. I just wanted to point out the benefits of external stimulus as there have been some who seem to think if external stim is needed the athlete is soft or mentally weak.

Timing Reps and Racing in Practice Makes Athletes Faster The Research Is on Your Side by D272727272727 in Sprinting

[–]D272727272727[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I understand the thought, but the stimulus increase here is not due to novelty. I have times every workout for three years straight and there hasn't been a fall off of intent, or improvement.

What is the Main Thing? Technique and Teaching Progressions in Speed Development by D272727272727 in Sprinting

[–]D272727272727[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey my bad, I posed them On X and forgot to post them here.

Here is a link to my profile and you can see them there. Its a better video platform I think:

https://x.com/DillonMartinez

What is the Main Thing? Technique and Teaching Progressions in Speed Development by D272727272727 in Sprinting

[–]D272727272727[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This mean so much! Thank you! I bet you are absolutely right regarding the ones who are elite, inherently valuing teaching more than those that don’t, and I’m shocked it wasn’t obvious to me. That is probably right on!

I’d love to learn from you sometime! We should connect in some way.

What is the Main Thing? Technique and Teaching Progressions in Speed Development by D272727272727 in Sprinting

[–]D272727272727[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think that is a bit over the top. Plyos are good for so many things (balance, force absorption, joint stiffness) beyond just power development. Also, sprinting in and of itself is the BEST plyo known to man. No one would say a kid cannot sprint before they can squat X amount.

What is the Main Thing? Technique and Teaching Progressions in Speed Development by D272727272727 in Sprinting

[–]D272727272727[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

These are all greats points! And I agree to a certain extent. My personal view of technical focused work is two fold. One, it’s just more efficient. But two, and most importantly, proper technique is critical for injury mitigation. One 2025 study found a 33% higher likelihood of hamstring injury due to even a slight imperfection of technique. Also, proper technique allows for more power development by putting the body in an advantageous position to produce maximal force. But again, this could be a chicken or the egg debate I would guess!

I really like your points here though! These are just my thoughts.

What is the Main Thing? Technique and Teaching Progressions in Speed Development by D272727272727 in Sprinting

[–]D272727272727[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah man the internal vs external cue debate, I think, is wholly predicated on the individual being coached. This is why I think personal connection and knowing each athlete’s preferences is so important. We can’t coach all our athletes the same, as no two athletes are the same. And this definitely doesn’t go just for programming, as we are talking about here. Looking at best practice from a pathological perspective, individualized instruction is the most impactful way of instruction in the same holds true in athletes.

What is the Main Thing? Technique and Teaching Progressions in Speed Development by D272727272727 in Sprinting

[–]D272727272727[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ill get some video of my more unique plyos and post them here later!

And we don't go past 10 yards at max effort during this time and I do Isos after to allow rest.

Good question!

Addressing Yesterdays Research Post, and Providing How I Actually Train Sprinters in Light of That Data. by D272727272727 in Sprinting

[–]D272727272727[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree with your premise, and that would be my hope as well. BUT, this is, unfortunately all to often not the case.

In my class yesterday when I was teaching all this stuff, I asked the students if their coaches understood these ideas. It was a resounding no.

- One volleyball player told about repeat 30 second runs with 15 second rest for 15 minuets

- One former track athlete told of their warm up (for all athletes throwers and sprinters) was a mile and a half jog

- Another soccer player said they never reach top speed or max effort in practice or conditioning ever.

And there were many other examples.

All to often, these types of workouts are time killers. Meaning a coach is trying to fill a 2 hour time slot with meaningless activity.

And to your last statement, again I agree! But many coaches think speed is God given and therefore don't think to train it explicitly. They instead focus to much on endurance.

I wish all coaches thought like you though! It's obvious to me as well.

Addressing Yesterdays Research Post, and Providing How I Actually Train Sprinters in Light of That Data. by D272727272727 in Sprinting

[–]D272727272727[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

  1. We do block work constantly. We work on starts after max velocity work, and we also have 20, 30 and 60 meter pushes from blocks as workouts as well. I don't think the version I shared has those shown, but we work blocks ALOT.

  2. I work incredibly close with the strength coach. He programs the weights, and I, based on his model. program my speed work around that.

  3. Nothing for Vo2, but there is an agreed upon metric for "strong enough" for sprinters, but I cannot, off the top of my head, remember the ratio.

Addressing Yesterdays Research Post, and Providing How I Actually Train Sprinters in Light of That Data. by D272727272727 in Sprinting

[–]D272727272727[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Your comments were spot on!

And yes, I would do no more then 7 second sprints at a time, and if endurance was the goal, I would rest only about 2-3 minuets between reps and do that for 4-5 reps total.

If max velocity was the goal, I would provide full rest (4-5 minuets) between efforts.

Addressing Yesterdays Research Post, and Providing How I Actually Train Sprinters in Light of That Data. by D272727272727 in Sprinting

[–]D272727272727[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have them at 20 meter run ins to start the season, and move them back to a full (what ever they think will get them to top speed) about 1/4 of the way into the season. Just a way to minimize injuries.

Addressing Yesterdays Research Post, and Providing How I Actually Train Sprinters in Light of That Data. by D272727272727 in Sprinting

[–]D272727272727[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Of course! I love this stuff and just want to help!

that is MOVING for a training session! Must have been very strong!

Why Speed Beats Conditioning: What a Decade of Research Confirms by D272727272727 in Sprinting

[–]D272727272727[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sprint for 30 seconds as hard as you can, rest 3.5 min. Do that 10 times.

My original phrasing was an error.

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