The Simplest Way to Run Faster: Are You Missing It? 

same, bros A skip was magnificent

@@FNKISNOTit was the basically shorter stride high knees shown at the very start of the video and throughout

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Diving into plyometric exercises is definitely on our radar for future content. Keep the ideas coming as it helps us shape our content. 👊

In the A-skip, each foot hits the ground twice. That is why it is called a "skip". That's a huge difference. Watch again at look at the feet. 3:05

Welcome! In addition to what @jakemccoy pointed out - The A skip emphasizes knee lift and foot placement under the center of gravity - you're working on front-side mechanics. The butt kick develops quick heel recovery directly beneath the body, aiming to improve leg turnover speed and backside mechanics. The movement is more about speed and the rapid return of the foot towards the glute - working on back-side mechanics.

I've seen a lot of different interpretations of pulling drills from the Pose method so I'm not sure which one you are referring to. That being said, the second drill in this video 'butt kicks' are focused on improving the quickness of heel recovery for faster leg turnover and better back-side mechanics. The Pose Method's pulling drill seems to be more focused improving ground contact mechanics and reducing braking forces by promoting a more efficient running pose. Someone else that is more familiar with the Pose method might be able to provide more info on the differences.

Great for distance runners, especially the first 2. You wouldn't need to perform them as often as a sprinter (i.e. 2 x per week) but adding them to you warm up on interval days or before strides etc. can be very helpful for mechanics and top end speed development.

Here's what might be happening: The stiffness of synthetic tracks aids in faster energy return which, while potentially improving speed, also demands better technique and can increase fatigue if your body isn't accustomed to it. Grass surfaces absorb more energy, which might reduce the impact on your body and make running feel less tiring, but it is typically slower. Focus on drills that improve ground force reaction time (like the ones in the video) and gradually increase the work you do on synthetic tracks. Also work on drills that improve joint stiffness like hops up stadium stairs, various plyometrics etc. and give your body time to adapt.

You want to aim to land underneath your center of gravity, if you do this you will most likely land very slightly in front which is what you want. If you try to land slightly in front what will most likely happen is landing too far in front if that makes sense. That's why with drills like the A-skip you want to train the body to land underneath if that makes sense.

@@OutperformOfficial Is this correct why it is like that👍

Both ways are effective as long as you are driving the foot down and keeping it dorsiflexed.

Developing proper sprinting technique and running faster 👍

@@OutperformOfficial If I do this for 2 weeks would I see improvement?

@@OutperformOfficialshould i do these everyday?

Because that is the technique you want to use during sprinting. Keeping the toe closer to the shin (dorsiflexion) promotes good quick ground contact and transfers the most amount of power down to the track. Check out this video we made on ground contact if you want to learn more ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-dN9sChyubSc.html

Absolutely. In fact, working on these drills at a young age will not only help young sprinters develop good technique but will dramatically reduce the development of bad habits and injuries. Just make sure to progress slowly and keep it fun.

@@OutperformOfficial good to know!

Thanks for bringing this up! You're absolutely right; the angle of the arms does indeed change dynamically throughout the running motion. However you can't think "ok, 70° on upstroke, now 90°, now 110° on downstroke etc." The cue of 90° should get most athletes in a great starting point. As with most things in sprinting technique there is different opinions. So if there is another cue works for you and your athletes definitely stick with it!

@@OutperformOfficial Great point. From experience, most athletes take cues literally. The last thing we want to see is the athlete keep their arms locked at 90° throughout the entire stroke 👍🏽

This drill focuses primarily on front side mechanics. In an actually sprint the arms definitely change angles while the knees don't go nearly that high or else the ground contact time will be too long.

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They should be done as part of your warm up on training days, you should have rest days and active rest days where you don't do anything on the track.

10.09 100m and 6.62 60m. He's only 19 and training with Ken Harnden so he's going to go a lot faster.

@@OutperformOfficial can these skips be done on tarmac? i do not have access to a track

It depends but for the most part yes (if you put in the work). In sprinting, overthinking each movement can actually slow you down. It’s more effective to train your body to the point where movements become automatic. This way, during a race, you can focus on executing what you've practiced rather than consciously thinking about each step. Trusting your training and letting your muscle memory lead the way can help you run more efficiently and, potentially, faster!

Thank you for sharing your perspective and highlighting the importance of relaxation in sprinting. You're absolutely right that mastering the ability to stay relaxed is crucial for speed and efficiency, and practicing at a slower pace can indeed help athletes internalize this state of relaxation before ramping up the intensity. Let's continue to share knowledge and support each other in pursuit of excellence on the track. Thanks again!

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