Sprinting &
Jumping
Recommended Resources
Sprint mechanics
Vern Gambetta put together a three-part series outlining the mechanics of sprinting: part one, part two, and part three. Brian FitzGerald also broke down some myths on sprint mechanics.
Professor Peter Weyand has discussed the difference makers in sprint mechanics. His colleague Professor Ken Clark has discussed both the biomechanics behind linear speed and multi-directional speed.
Training speed
Top youth sprint coach Joe McNab explains how to get kids fast. World-class speed coach Jonas Tawiah-Dodoo looks at individualizing speed training for different athletes and sports. Carrie Lane looks at sprint training for endurance athletes.
Vern Gambetta has also explained speed, what an initial speed session should look like, best practices in training speed, and resisted and assisted training methods. JB Morin gave an update on force/velocity profiling and specific strength for sprinting.
Coach Pat Connolly discussed the training philosophy behind 100-meter world record holder Evelyn Ashford in our detailed interview. Gary Winckler walks through the methods that have produced his record setting hurdlers and sprinters.
Antifragile training
We discussed jumping progressions and plyometrics on Episode 88 of the podcast. Our webinar also provides examples of jumping circuits. Craig Pickering has also written about the importance of sprinting in injury rehabilitation.
