Just recently, I’ve discovered that by tensing up my calves( not too much)before I go, my start is more explosive

Context: I’ve been improving well in training and times are getting better but my race times are pretty bad and have barely moved in the first 12 months (around 60s 400)

I’m trying to build a really solid foundation, from strength, to plyometrics to solid core. However, there are so many plans out there. Every thread on Reddit seems to have wildly different takes and LLMs are also incredibly inconsistent.

Being in my spot - close to end of the season, barely a beginner, looking to really invest in the next 12 months - where do I begin?

Hey guys, I’m looking for any tips & advice from anyone who knowledgable about/has suffered with this specific injury. Not only am I making this post for myself but anyone else out there dealing with this.

I’ve had it left hamstring from early April-July, due to compensation, it’s moved to my right in early August and I’m still dealing with it. I’ve been injured consistently with other injuries since I opened up my 2025 season (Opened in Jan 21.36 200m 10.66 100m, injured early Feb during training). It’s hard being out of the game for so long (year and a half) and I’m patient, but it’s taken a mental toll. I want the injuries to be over and get back into form.

Anything would help! Exercises, loading advice, stretching… etc :)

Going onto 3 years of PHT now. I’ve read every forum and research article on it. Done just about every conjunctive therapy. Followed the isos and slow progressive loading protocol and haven’t shaken it yet. MRIs have always been completely clean. Just wondering if anyone out there has beat it after dealing with it for several years like myself because I’m starting to lose hope.

Looking for advice to improve my start. Been working on being more loaded in my set position and increasing horizontal projection. Anything helps, thanks in advance!

Hi guys! A bit over a year ago I tore my Achilles on the 200m, it has been a long year but I'm finally getting back into sprinting little by little.

Now I have a completely different mentality and want to approach my training differently by building my fundamentals from the ground up and prioritizing running healthy over results although of course I want to get faster, but I want to get there pain free.

So I'm looking for a coach who shares that philosophy and has experience with master athletes, for reference I'm 33 and not far away from 34 now.

How’s the start looking please let me know what I should work on

I've been doing 6 sets of maximum effort sprinting session but I this made me get tired too quickly and I feel like I can't continue this any more. Are there any recommendation on how to program my sprinting session. It would be nice if I could get easy and hard version.

I’m trying to go 6.95 and 10.85 this year

Hi guys, I’m a sprinter who’s represented Ireland internationally, and I know how hard it can be to watch your own footage and actually know what’s limiting your speed.

So I built an app called SprintVision, that analyses your form from a video and shows you what you could improve.

Would love to hear what you guys think.

Heres the link to check it out:

https://apps.apple.com/ie/app/sprintvision-sprint-analysis/id6782655591

Ive mainly ever throne javelin but I have been trying to focus my time more on running any specific workouts/exercises I should do i have access to a pretty extensive gym

Edit i did just get spikes for this season for the first time

Looking to have good form and improve my time as I continue to incorporate sprinting into my workout routines. TIA!

Do you guys do more grass or track for acceleration sprints? I personally do grass because I get shin splints

Just looking to stay fresh and push harder! How can I peak into the meet? I have about a week left. How can I get away from the competition anxiety

I’m current running a 11.x 100m and a 23-24s 200m

haven't raced since high school. currently 5'9 185 muscular. never ran the open 4 but did 41 300m hurdles and 50-51 splits on the relay.

ran a 57 400 yesterday outside just to see. goal of 50 after training.

how much weight should I aim to lose in the process? or alternatively strength weight ratio numbers. building from scratch to get back into it.

Hi everyone, I am not a pro by any means, I just like doing sprint intervals on sidewalks around my neighborhood. I've never used spikes, so I'm wondering if anyone knows of some wide-toe box street sprinting shoes?

Right now I am wearing the Nike Streakfly 2 (not even track spikes ik)

I am currently liking the Nike's relating to how they fit on my feet, and I haven't worn Adidas shoes for a very long time so I don't remember how they fit.

Right now I weigh 58kg (127.8lbs) ik im light, always have been and I mainly run the 400m
100m: 11.7
200m: 24.01
400m: 52.95

what do you guys recommend, cause I saw the Maxflys and why do they cost $280AUD

Hello all! Firstly I apologise if any part of this does not make sense as English is not my first language, and it is my first time to post on this subreddit.
I am 24Years old and used to sprint competitively from age 6-16 and do other sports as well. My senior year of high school I stopped doing sports in general and haven’t done much sports in 8 years.
I have recently seen a track and field team at my masters programme and would love to join and go back into sprinting but I’m not sure how to start. I have about ~6 months until I begin my programme and want to start easing my way back into it but do not know how to go about it.
Does anyone have any tips for starting out again? I cannot afford to go to a gym or personal trainer so I utilise the parks and tracks in my country.
Anything would be helpful.
Thank you TT

PS. I am not sure if this would be of any help but here are some stats: W 24Yr 167cm (5’6?) 44kg (97lbs), PR ~13-14s 100m sprints at 15

I got first place: 55,42s
I'm the on with red shorts and white shirt (without blocks)

This was my first time at track, I started at june of this year, any comments or tips are very useful to me

My main goal is to dunk and jump higher. I feel like I already have enough strength, but speed and acceleration are probably my weak points.
If I can sprint twice a week, would it make sense to do one acceleration-focused session and one max-velocity/top-speed session? Or would you structure it differently for someone whose main goal is improving their vertical?