Yes. Max V strides are longer than 110m/100m hurdles strides and adapting the repetitive Max V stride patterns (2.17 meters for Pearson) into the varying three steps required is the dilemma. The 1.77m distance noted in the quote is an average of the 3 steps between flights but I think I’ve seen literature note the 3 different women’s stride lengths around 1.58m/2.00m/1.80m (I’ll see if I can find an old article). I don’t coach as much as I use to but I have always determined stride length @ Max V early in a season to determine if stride mechanics need to be tweaked for taller/faster hurdlers later in the year.
