Do you want to shave off seconds in your sprints? Here are some TIPS to help you sprint short distance races in the shortest time possible!
TIP 1: Breathe fast!
Breathing faster increases oxygen intake to power your muscles to help you move faster in a race. Spend some time breathing at a frantic pace everyday. Do not hold your breath as you may pass out. This is a good exercise as you are learning how to overload your body with oxygen, which gives your muscles all the oxygen it needs.
TIP 2: Run on the ball of your feet!
Many runners make the mistake of running on their heels. By running on your heels, your feet spend too much time touching the ground. To avoid this, you should run on the ball of your feet and claw the ground! Minimize contact with the ground and spend more time moving through the air and carrying your body.
TIP 3: Do not over-stride!
Many athletes, including myself have made this mistake countless of times. When your competitor is catching up with you quickly, you tend to panic and open up your stride to try to get to the finish line as fast as possible. However when you do this, you are slowing down instead of moving faster. A faster turnover with slightly shorter strides will beat a slow turnover with longer strides any day!
TIP 4: Circular motion!
When you run, your feet should move in a circular motion as they move your body forward to the finish line. Don't concentrate too much on the horizontal-forward movement or keep thinking of stepping forward. Power your feet up and down, instead of powering your feet forward. Also pump your feet up and down at the ground quickly.
TIP 5: Maintain tunnel vision!
When you are sprinting or even before a race, look forward and be focused! Maintain tunnel vision and do not turn to look at other runners. Keep your focus,keep breathing and push hard! Think forward, move forward and give it your all!
In my opinion,
these tips will definitely improve your sprinting techniques and help give you a new personal best timing. However, do remember that you should always push and never slow down till you cross the finishing line. TRAIN HARD, TRAIN SMART AND NEVER GIVE UP! (:
References:
http://the-soccer-essentials.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/soccer-training-for-stamina-3.jpg http://www.mfuz.com/10-secrets-on-how-to-run-faster/ http://triathlon.competitor.com/2012/07/training/hit-your-stride_57577http://www.stack.com/2011/03/05/run-faster-and-longer-with-a-better-breathing-technique/ http://www.accelerationstore.com/images/products/HeeltoButtCU.jpg http://seayouth.sg/photos-from-sea-youth/ (Picture by Mr. Edmund Koh.)
content and picture were great
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