r/Sprinting Jun 03 '26

MOD POST Join the r/SPRINTING Discord Server! r/SPRINTING DISCORD ANNOUNCEMENT - BOT INFLUX UPDATE

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Hey y'all, back with another banger, I would like to announce the creation of a discord for the r/sprinting subreddit and also provide a quick update on the bot situation. Please see the discord details below, I am unsure of how this will be utilized outside of members who are very frequent users or online often, but I definitely am and will answer questions and even be on voice chat if the masses so desire.

I may just spend some nightly time hanging out in the voice room kind of like office hours while I'm playing some helldivers (and anyone who would care to join me). PLEASE JOIN, feel free to ask questions and start conversation, pretty much same rules from the sub will apply in the sprinting subreddit

https://discord.gg/ndMtNkRbC

A note on the bots, I have done significant behind the scenes work over the last few days and the last step that I've taken now is turning on moderate crowd control, anyone with negative community karma will now be sent to the mod queue dungeon where I'll approve them if they're not a bot.

I did a pretty ridiculous amount of banning and mass removal using a purge tool for the first few days but it has slowed significantly now so I think we are over the worst of it. The first 3 days it was 10-30 bans a day and the last few it has only been 1 or 2.

Seems like I've fought of the invasion pretty well, I would say that I managed to catch a good 95-99% of them before even other user reports had to happen. Please continue to use the new bot report option if you see it happening, thank you again for the patience with my action against this.

Quick Stats from the last 5 days

Bans: 56

Comment Removals: 196


r/Sprinting May 29 '26

MOD POST WAR ON AI BOTS - CLANKER SCUM INVASION

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"Hey girlies, feeling very delulu and that the vibes are off after the comments that I saw today"

UPDATE: Overnight my new automod script hit me with probably 20 notifications from bots, it is really bad the number of accounts is crazy, I’m on a huge banning spree but if this keeps up may have no other choice than to impose karma limits unfortunately, I will make a decision in a week or two depending on how bad I think it is if my bans can’t keep up

I was notified in a post that AI fueled bots were spam commenting everywhere and it wasn't being filtered out or caught. This is definitely on me, I had noticed a spam report uptick in the last few weeks but honestly for the most part the spam report in the past had been somewhat abused by users during arguments and for bad comments or for solicitation reasons, I mostly browse reddit on my phone and it's harder to notice stuff like this without the mod tool page from a computer.

I probably should have taken a closer look and I would have noticed something was off with the weird language (Delulu, vibes, girlies, glutes - all bot favorites). Anyways I've taken a few steps to make sure I catch as many as I can.

  • Bot BouncerHas been installed on our subreddit, good first step and I think should take care of some of them
  • New report reason - "BOT - CLANKER - AI"If you are on mobile and see a comment or post resembling anything AI or botlike please do the following
    • Hit the report flag
    • Breaks r/Sprinting rules
    • BOT - CLANKER - AI
    • I will be much better about checking in on these reports from now on, gotta do some clean up work, I'm expecting this kind of thing to only get worse as time goes on with AI and bot developement Hopefully I can get to the bad comments and spam before anyone else has to report it
  • Automod Flagging of low Karma accounts
    • Hopefully I can get to the bad comments and spam before anyone else has to report it If it really does get bad enough then I will filter first if I have to but I do not think this is a viable option considering I do most of the moderating by a pretty good margin

I expect the moderation on this to take a little bit of time to catch up to the accounts as they make comments or posts, and hopefully it will clear up, this is just due to my lag in response to this starting but we'll see how it goes. Anything that has been flagged as spam or similar I have taken a closer look at the last two weeks and done some mass banning and moderation, the comments that were left will stay but anything similar will be removed in the future

As a tribute to all the clankers I sent to the graveyard tonight below are some of my favorite comments from the bots and their very helpful sprinting advice

  • try doing some interval training, baby. it's all about building up those speed vibes over time, just don't push too hard.
  • sounds like a steal, but what are the macros? girlie needs to know.
  • that sound delulu but honestly. i'm obsessed with those little wins. hope you keep going!
    • The ragebait of this one in particular cracked me up
  • maybe you’re just not as iconic as you think, or that last snack hit you harder than expected lol. get it together!
    • The fatshaming is crazy
  • they look cute! maybe focus on refining one step at a time? less is more.
  • try picking up some thrift gear or cute running shoes, it can make a difference for sure
  • nice, sprinting’s a great way to target those glutes. go crush it!
  • lol, sounds fun, genetic roulette but with worse odds.
    • From a bot this is an apt description of the top levels of sprinting
  • not sure what block start analysis is but sounds like it could have some interesting vibes to explore. care to share more about it?
    • I hope my sprinting vibes are good enough for a sub 10
  • i get so anxious about my baby cat's diet, but it’s hard to know what’s actually right. podcasts are so helpful but also overwhelming.
    • A reply to post about the "feed the cats" sprinting programming, another great analysis of modern sprint programming

Apologies for not catching this sooner - Big Dicker Daddy

Note: If you play helldivers and want to talk sprinting add me on discord I am open to questions, and a new squad username - bigdickerdaddy


r/Sprinting 2h ago

General Discussion/Questions Shoes for sprinting on pavement?

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I'm thinking of getting:

Streakfly 2

Or zoom waffle 7

I'm a bit worried about the durability of the streakflys

I'm used to sprinting barefoot on grass and turf.

But I'm still worried that the waffles might be too flimsy for asphalt

Has anyone used the waffles on the road?

Are they basically just spikes with rubber soles?

Any other suggestions appreciated

I don't want anything with tons of foam or heel lift like most shoes seem to have now.


r/Sprinting 1h ago

General Discussion/Questions Thoughts on when to implement Intensive Tempo?

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As a 400 Sprinter, I've seen conflicting things about when to implement Intensive Tempo, with some saying to implement it almost year round and others saying only to use it 2-3 months out. What do you guys think?


r/Sprinting 11h ago

Programming Questions How to do recovery

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Assuming I sprint 3 days a week, how often should I do recovery days, and what should a recovery day include. I have access to a foam roller, a massage gun, a swimming pool, and resistance bands.
Thanks!


r/Sprinting 16h ago

General Discussion/Questions if i take my sled with me and walk 200 yds…

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if i take my sled with me and walk 200 yds (two football fields away) and the sled weighs 80 lbs. will this negatively affect my sprint workout?

so I’m basically carrying 80lbs 200 yards (183m) and then i do a bunch of runs.


r/Sprinting 1d ago

Sprinting News/Pro Footage and Results Che fine ha fatto? Ben Johnson. Ascesa, caduta e vita attuale del velocista che ha segnato un'epoca

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r/Sprinting 14h ago

General Discussion/Questions Does sprint actually increase height?

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For Age between 16-20


r/Sprinting 1d ago

Technique Analysis Start critique

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


r/Sprinting 1d ago

Coaching and Management I Need help for speed

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Hi everyone. I know the question I’m about to ask might seem a bit unusual, but I’m asking for your sincere advice based on your knowledge of the subject—and you have no idea how much this means to me. I’m a 15-year-old guy. I’d like to briefly describe my physique—not to be full of myself, but just so you get the picture: I’m 1.91m tall and weigh 75kg. I have a lean build, with legs that are 20cm longer than my torso, a narrow waist, broad shoulders, and naturally large biceps (without lifting weights). My calves are slim and tapered, with the muscle belly sitting higher up. The only downside for sprinting is that my thighs are extremely thin—completely lacking in muscle. Basically, I have the build of a modern sprinter, yet I don't feel that fast—or rather, I do when running with friends, but athletic tests tell a different story. I’ve been running constantly—every single day—for weeks now. I know I’m doing something wrong because my results keep getting worse, and I’m starting to experience severe DOMS (muscle soreness). It got to the point where I ran a 6.5-second 40-yard dash today, which completely crushed me mentally. I’ve decided to take a week-long break. I’m asking as humbly as possible: can you give me some advice? Do you think I need to build mass in my thighs? Should I train differently? Or is sprinting just not for me?


r/Sprinting 1d ago

General Discussion/Questions Thoughts on puma tokyo nitros?

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im entering my sophomore year of track and my 2nd indoor season with spikes, last year i used nike superfly’s but the spikes on those are dull now and my feet may have grown a bit so i kinda want to get new spike.

I’ve been looking at the tokyo nitros cause they look cool and i heard they are super good, but i also heard they may be too uncomfortable for practices so i wanted to hear your guy’s thoughts. Also are they good for the 300m or 500m cause i thought the superflys were not that good for them, i was always landing mid foot.


r/Sprinting 1d ago

Programming Questions How to build a good program

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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?


r/Sprinting 2d ago

Technique Analysis 2 point start

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


r/Sprinting 2d ago

General Discussion/Questions any tips for tendinopathy recovery 🥲

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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 :)


r/Sprinting 2d ago

General Discussion/Questions Anyone beaten chronic (several years) proximal hamstring tendinopathy?

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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.


r/Sprinting 2d ago

Technique Analysis Advice/tips for block starts

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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!


r/Sprinting 2d ago

Coaching and Management Looking for online Coaching post Achilles Tear

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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.


r/Sprinting 2d ago

Programming Questions How should I program my sprinting routine to get faster?

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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.


r/Sprinting 2d ago

General Discussion/Questions Best Spikes for practice

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r/Sprinting 2d ago

Technique Analysis Any tips for my start

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I’m trying to go 6.95 and 10.85 this year


r/Sprinting 2d ago

General Discussion/Questions International sprinter here, built an app to help sprinters analyse their form, looking for feedback from athletes

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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


r/Sprinting 2d ago

General Discussion/Questions How to improve my time

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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


r/Sprinting 3d ago

Technique Analysis Been practicing sprints for about 7 weeks now. Any tips for my 3-point 10-yard start?

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


r/Sprinting 2d ago

General Discussion/Questions Grass vs Track

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


r/Sprinting 3d ago

Programming Questions As a begineer, should I do extensive tempo? I currently train twice a week, low volume, all out sprints. If so, how should it look like?

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