Relaxation is crucial for any kind of human performance. For sprinters, attaining the skill of relaxation is crucial to running a faster 100m,200m or 400m. This is ignored throughout track and field. This channel helps you regain that relaxation and flow state so you can achieve performance levels you could only dream about and not only that, do it more often, and do it when it matters most during major championship competitions
I am a sports massage therapist, strength coach and muscle activation specialist. Not only do I use sports massage to replenish the body's abiltity to recover from injury, I use a hands on muscle activation method called Be-Activated to help athletes access that relaxed state. This puts the athlete in a state of flow - the best and only state that an athlete can really be at his/her peak.
The videos on this page are based on the philosophy of Be-Activated and will give you quick tips that will help you find your flow state and run faster than ever before
Thanks for your content, I watched a load of your videos and was eager to give your tips a go. I eventually trialled them at a 100m competition the other day, went from 11.20 to 10.96 in the 100. Not only did the race feel smoother but I felt like had more energy before and after the race (wasn't out of breath) as usually am very out of breath after a race. This was from doing the diaphragm breathing and staying as loose and fluid above the shoulders with no tension. I usually do not like racing because of the stress but doing what you said to do, made it 10x easier. I felt this really helped my top speed from 60m to 100m section of the race and was actually catching up to the 10.7 guys in the race. Only problem now is sorting that start out which maybe hard to do as I'm super relaxed lol from your tips. Anyways, am looking forward to competiting going forward. Thanks again Andy.
Thanks Alexander for the update. Great that you re seeing the benefits of it. Amazing isn't it? Don't fret on the start. You ll find the right balance through more racing and trial and error. That is If you maintain the relaxation. Remember its the fastest race, not the fastest start.
Sprinting in a relaxed fashion is the most difficult thing to achieve. I have been sprinting a long time now, but its still difficult to this day. But thanks for the valuable information.
To be relaxexdis an old expression since when trainers of last century were not able to describe the exact pattern of motions involved in sprinting . another example is the lack of knowledge about how to increase the speed using wejghts..
I know this isn’t directly related to this video but I’m wondering if I can get some wisdom regarding my personal experience with my training since you are one of the few to go deep in the mental aspect of sprinting. I’m very new and a novice (current 100m PB of only 13.61) and have been diving incredibly deep into every I can find relating to sprinting. My unusual situation is that it seems my brain is wonky if that make sense. In my training when I run with those roughly my level I am completely left in the dust most sessions in short sprints. Both of these individuals have a pb over half a second faster in the 100 but whenever we train in a longer sprint it’s very rare I don’t come out in front. My first 60-100m or so feels awkward and uncomfortable most of the time yet in something like a 200 when I come round the bend my body feels completely different and I hit a whole new speed everything feels better and I’m in touch with my body far more in control. Sorry for the paragraph but it’s awkward to explain
You have to find some way to make your 100m feel like a 200. Can't for the other sprinters, they are just quicker at the moment. You just have to find out how to be more relaxed for the short sprints. Go and watch my videos on my channel and absorb them.
Excellent look at the semantics of high performance. If physical fitness was the primary aspect of preparing for the 100 meters then we would see hundreds of people qualifying for the Olympic Trials. Over my 46 years coaching Olympic and Paralympic athletes I've found that it is a complex matrix of many factors over an eight to twelve year Quadrennial build up that places an athlete on the starting line and in a heightened state of conditioning as you've laid out. Physical fitness is just one by product of the combination of motor learning, control along with a well honed history of mental preparation that can only be gained through competition at all levels. Thanks for covering an area that often leads young athlete to just emphasize one aspect for the entire puzzle that could one day put them on a podium.
As Maurice Greene says this sport is more mental than physical. When you stand on the starting line of a major race, everyone has the physical ability to win. These are the words of a great champion and they says much.
Great stuff! Thank you for sharing. Can you provide some studies supporting this? Another question. I’ve always felt that this is one of the reasons why it’s so important to be relaxed when sprinting, so that essentially you can use your entire body. As you say, the hips come first. When I try to force things, allot of times I get a spinning my wheels going nowhere type of feeling. As a rugby player, how can I improve my first step so that essentially I’m accelerating correctly like Marcel Jacobs in the 60 from different body positions?
Thanks for the question. You re too tight tense when you play. (Maybe because you re concerned about getting hit?) Rugby lasts 80 mins so you have to "reset" continuously throughout the match. Take a long deep breath on occasions throughout the match. That wakes up the hips more as the hip flexors are very responsive to that breath. You ll find movement feels easier then. Go back and watch my videos on how to breathe and how to relax. Studies? Nope. but I ll do a demo to show you why the hips come first soon. I released a video on anecdotal evidence recently. I'd watch that but until studies come out, people will have to believe me or not believe me.
@@RelaxedSprinting that’s a great suggestion thank you! Yeah I watched your video on anecdotal evidence and it makes sense. I have friends in academia and allot of it is driven by fear. If the studies haven’t come out yet, I hope they do so soon!
You need powerful shoulders and a very strong core. Persons dont tighten up because of choice. If you run 🏃♀️ 400m you wouod understand. Its easier said than done
I fully agree with this! I ran my PR not that long ago I ran super relaxed and split 23.7 (my 200 pr is 23.1!) and I didn’t even mean to get out that fast and I finished the race at 51.5 and felt just normally winded after of course and had to sit for a second but I didn’t feel sick or terrible it was great Then a few weeks later I ran another 400 and thought get out even more aggressive…. I went out at 24.2… felt even more tired and faded at 53.3…. I previously was injured right before I ran so I didn’t feel super prepped but when I finished I puked and almost passed out after the race.
wow this video got in my recommendation fee ant the perfect time. im now reflecting on the national competition i had yesterday. i came to it after not participating in any competitions this season, because of injuries, so it was my fisrt one. when i ran the heat i was so nervous thinking about many things and ran 7.10. then for the final i focused up and in the finals i got very good start out the blocks, but after 30m i noticed that i am running even with the guy who ended up getting third as i noticed it he immediately started to separate from me, i ended up running 7.00. i need to become more present and confident in my abilities bc i know i can run 6.7-8. ive ran 6.4 in practice multiple times and 3.3 30m. This was a good video for me to reflect, thanks!
Andy, seems like u stole my brain and make these videos lol. I share your methods and approach u take for sprinting. Your channel is definitely underrated. P.s thx for no loud rap and electric music in the background. That can be so annoying😂. I wish there was some way i can chat with u. We are so alike when it comes to this stuff. Unfortunately, so many coaches take the opposite approach to this. Burning out their athletes way before their prime years and major competitions. What do they say, no pain, no gain. Thats a lot of crap i'd say. New subscriber here.
@@RelaxedSprintingYes i am trying to change that with the group i am coaching. I don't understand why so my many coaches hype up training sessions. To much intensity causes the athlete to run stiff. I admire Lestile Tobago and his new wr in the 300m. Relaxed all the way through and so few pro athletes that apply this approach. To bad for the masses who apply such rigid sessions and movements. They fail to realise that running fast calls for relaxation and not trying to increase intensity. When the power is applied correctly, this causes u to move effortless. I am enjoying your videos. Keep up the good work and thx for responding to my message😊
@@markenelzele3779 Great. I would do short sprints as i say in the vid but definitely get some longer runs (150's, 200m) in with a good amount of rest in between (4-5 mins). Thanks for the comment BTW.
@@RelaxedSprinting of course and thank you for the information. For the FBI and DEA that 300 meter sprint takes alot out of you especially if you didn’t run or track as of recent or have no experience running. I will be watching your videos.
Never understood the notion that "the first 70 meters on the 400 is free territory". It goes against basic human physiology. Even Michael Johnson is so conceited that he keeps perpetuating it
Salut, je suis francais, Vous parlez toujours de relachement et vous dites qu'il ne faut pas allez dans le dur. Cependant il faut bien que les adaptations se fassent, il faut faire comprendre au corps d'aller vite. Le relachement est pour moi la dernière piece du gâteau, ou le toit d'une maison mais pas ses fondations. Le relachement sert a utiliser au potentiel maximale les capacités que nous avons développé a l'entrainement avant. Vous ne courez pas plus vite car vous etes relacher, vous courez plus vite car le relachement vous permet d'utiliser vos capacités acquises des entraînements poussée et precedent qui ont permis les adaptations.
💤 The video emphasizes the importance of sleep for athletes, especially during winter training, and how it affects performance and recovery. 00:00 Sleep is crucial for athletes, particularly during winter training and indoor racing. 00:00 Training hard can impact sleep quality and lead to overtraining. 00:26 Struggling to sleep after a tough training session is a sign of overtraining. 01:52 ⚠ The importance of prioritizing relaxation and sufficient recovery in training to avoid poor performance and injury. 02:17 Training hard without sufficient sleep leads to poor performance and injury. 02:17 Overtraining can lead to high stress levels and poor sleep quality. 03:09 Recovery and relaxation should be prioritized after tough training sessions. 03:34 Diet and gut health can also affect sleep and recovery. 04:01 Training intensity should be adjusted to prioritize relaxation and recovery. 04:26 💤 The importance of getting a good night's sleep for recovery and performance in training and racing. 04:47 Ensure sufficient sleep for recovery and injury prevention 04:47 Overtraining can lead to injury and decreased performance 05:13 Good sleep is the number one recovery tool 05:34 Tips for getting a good night's sleep 05:54 Dedicate the last hour before bed to ensuring good sleep 06:05
Search “feed the cats”, coach Tony Holler, AMAZING speed coach and also a chemistry teacher. Throwing up isn’t a stomach issue, it’s a lactic acid issue. Lactic acid is a poison, you’ve got too much lactic build.
I am a freshman who plans on running the 200, 400, and 800. Often after running the 400 last year I would almost throw up and would be too sick to run in any of my other events. Sometimes after hard practices I will throw up as well. Last practice I ran 3 70 second 400s and almost threw up. Do you have any tips for dealing with this? I have always had issues with my stomach and want to get it solved ASAP. I know nerves is part of the reason when I am racing at meets.
Thanks for the message. It could be for various reasons but #1 I d take a look at your diet and see what you re eating. If you ve always had issues with your stomach then this would point to that. Normal Intolerances can be pasteurised dairy, gluten, maybe even coffee. It could even go back to what you ate 6 hours ago. Start there. Get a food intolerance test done. That ll tell you more.
