Height problems out of the blocks?

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          a400800p on January 11, 2005 at 11:38 am #10255

          I am a 6 foot 6 inch runner and I run my 400’s in around 50 seconds. I could go faster, but I have problems out of the blocks due to my leg length and heigth. Anny suggestions on how I could improve my first 25-50 meters.

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          Mike Young on January 11, 2005 at 12:52 pm #40483

          We’ve got a pair of 6’7 decathletes with freakish inseam measurements (long legs) and both come out of the blocks quite well. I think the key is to make sure that your blocks are set appropriately for someone of your stature. If you’re especially long legged, some of the standard foot-length block setups may not work for you. I’d just suggest experimenting with placing your blocks further away from the line and getting a larger spacing between your pedals.

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