VFit Speed training 101: Running repeated 100s, 200s, etc will not improve top end speed maybe stamina. Even running repeated 40s with short recovery will not improve acceleration and top end speed. Speed work is defined at 2-10 seconds of maximal intensity running with *full recovery*. That means at least 1-2 minutes of light dynamic movement between each effort depending on the athlete. This goes against the experience of some coaches, but simply put, is the only way to improve speed. An athlete must be able to focus on proper form and maintain intensity in order to get faster. If they do not recover properly from each interval, they will not be able to replicate proper mechanics with consistency and they can not improve.
Posted on: Tue, 11 Nov 2014 21:03:29 +0000
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