[Sonicspeednine@hotmail.com]

Sonicspeednine@hotmail.com on November 9, 2012 at 9:55 am #18598

Increase stride length.

I run 100m in 11 flat if not a bit under on track,
I take around 5 strides per second, and those are 2 meters
Any cues on how to increase stride length, I have been thinking full hip extension might be the key

I am 5,6 and 100 lbs. 15 years old, want to some day run sub 10

Core strength work possibly

Any ideas appreciated.

[Zack Trapp]

Zack Trapp on November 9, 2012 at 11:30 am #118358

When thinking about sprint training, don’t think solely about stride length or frequency, they are both biproducts of force application. Without getting too in depth about anything, low stride length is usaully caused by low hip mobility, faulty mechanics, or low force application. Increasing flexibility or strength levels would be a good place to start. As for sprint mechanics, a good place to learn some of the basics would be on the youtube channel athletes acceleration. There are also tons of good threads on this kind of stuff throughout the forum. I could give tips if you had video.

Also, wow as for your speed. I’m also 15 and if that is a accurate time your way faster than me.