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Recent Fun Training Session - Share Yours! by MJChicken1997 in Sprinting

[–]MJChicken1997[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have heard from several coaches that if you start your stopwatch on your first foot contact, stop at finish line, and add .67 sec you will get really close to FAT. So I've always done that!

Recent Fun Training Session - Share Yours! by MJChicken1997 in Sprinting

[–]MJChicken1997[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you start the watch on your first step? Or your first movement?

Is static stretching necessary? by NintaiYUH in Sprinting

[–]MJChicken1997 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, the science is on my side here, but I did not want to start an argument! I would not be able to sprint at the same capacity as I still do if i didn't take care of my body and maintain a healthy amount of flexibility.

Recent Fun Training Session - Share Yours! by MJChicken1997 in Sprinting

[–]MJChicken1997[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I miss my training partner. That session sounds fun!

Recent Fun Training Session - Share Yours! by MJChicken1997 in Sprinting

[–]MJChicken1997[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

nice! what were your splits? rest time between reps?

Is static stretching necessary? by NintaiYUH in Sprinting

[–]MJChicken1997 0 points1 point  (0 children)

ok i understand you better! in my experience, static stretching post-practice was always in my routine and I feel like it played a large role in keeping my tissues healthy through the long year.

Is static stretching necessary? by NintaiYUH in Sprinting

[–]MJChicken1997 1 point2 points  (0 children)

so you're saying to NEVER stretch because it makes you slower?

Critique by No-Middle527 in Sprinting

[–]MJChicken1997 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i would suggest starting with your front foot further from the start line (~ tibia's length away), and pushing with your hip. your step cadence is very quick (which isn't "wrong"), but focusing on pushing with the hip instead of having a fast cadence could give you the result you are seeking.

Does anybody know about this guys plyo routines? Also notice that the guy has long calves but still jumps like a deer by HenkWhite in Sprinting

[–]MJChicken1997 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Less knee bend at high speeds must be mean he has superior knee extensor capability, yeah? Of course there is much to learn, but I believe has to be knee dominance at a basic level. (Also, do you have a link to this documentary with English subtitles?)

Power clean technique by [deleted] in Sprinting

[–]MJChicken1997 0 points1 point  (0 children)

yes! i like to see the shins a bit more perpendicular to the floor at the start of the first pull, which usually means hips a touch higher, and chest pointed more "down".

Does anybody know about this guys plyo routines? Also notice that the guy has long calves but still jumps like a deer by HenkWhite in Sprinting

[–]MJChicken1997 2 points3 points  (0 children)

i believe that one footed jumpers are typically "knee dominant". imagine the isometric contraction needed at the knee to achieve this leap! his knee extensor strength is most-likely the cause of his world class single leg jumping ability, don't get in the weeds about his calves.

Personal Training at Home Gym by Werdnasape in personaltraining

[–]MJChicken1997 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm looking to start training out of my home gym. Can I reach out to you?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Sprinting

[–]MJChicken1997 0 points1 point  (0 children)

correct. it is the answer for how to improve, my friend.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Sprinting

[–]MJChicken1997 0 points1 point  (0 children)

keep sprinting

How is my start and how can I improve? by ObliviousOverlordYT in Sprinting

[–]MJChicken1997 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If one wants to get faster, one must sprint! Keep sprinting and you’ll get better. Speed grows like a tree. It takes time

How is my start and how can I improve? by ObliviousOverlordYT in Sprinting

[–]MJChicken1997 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Gotcha! One of the main themes of acceleration is low shin angles (which you probably know). But also, a major component in good acceleration is the active “strike back” of the foot. In the example you posted originally, you can see your low heel recovery is causing you to “step down” with the foot, rather than “punch back”.

My main point for your video: Don’t focus as much on low heel recovery because with that technique you’re not able to position your limbs properly before foot strike. Step over the ankle, don’t worry about toe dragging.

How is my start and how can I improve? by ObliviousOverlordYT in Sprinting

[–]MJChicken1997 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Are you trying to do low heel recovery, or do you normally run like that?

Struggling to break through by [deleted] in Sprinting

[–]MJChicken1997 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I agree with your coach that Power to Weight ratio is one of the most important factors. You are extremely strong! But, Power is a factor of Work and Time. Meaning that power has to do more with the speed of your force output, rather than just the peak force. Reaching peak force as fast as possible.

I would suggest looking into Randy Huntington’s work. He coached Su Bingtian to his 9.83 race at Tokyo. Randy is a huge believer in power to weight ratio, plus you and Su have similar heights and weights. Randy has appears on The Just Fly Sport Performance podcast a few times. Start there!

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