What excersises can I do to run faster, I have incerdibly strong legs but I can only run a 5.1second 40 yard dash. Is there a book out there to "teach" someone how to run proprely?
by 
bigfatfrickinfarmer
ANSWERS: 6
-
I know I seem to keep answering all of your questions, (but I am studying it all at the mo) differing energy sources are used by working muscles, the choice being related to the rate of usage. Stored high-energy phosphates energy (ATP-ADP and phosphocreatine) give the most rapid regeneration of utilized ATP. A 100 meter sprint takes less than 10 seconds . During this very short period the driving force is stored high-energy phosphate. The runners can perform almost without breathing, using energy stored as ATP or creatine phosphate (~P) or glycogen in the active muscles. In contrast to long-distance runners, sprinters are often large, very muscular people. They are "specially equipped" for explosive function for very short periods. The energy supply for those who run from about 60 seconds to three minutes is also stored energy, but in this case it is primarily glycogen stored in muscles (and blood glucose) that provides energy. Glycogen must be oxidized to pyruvate, lactate and CO2 to provide the ATP required for muscle activity.
-
Use leg wieghts and go for a brisk walk in them. After getting used to it, step it up to the next level and try jogging, then eventually running. After a few weeks of this take them off and then time yourself and see what differences have been made. You could also try sprinting with a tyre by the rope wrapped around your waist. I have tried these exercises and they have worked for me. Also! lean forward when running, you'll pick up a bit more speed.
-
Get one of those parachute jacket thingys.. it better helps strenghten the muscles used as your using them in a running motion, rather then just simple weight excercises
-
What helps me usually run faster is when i run i look up at the sky directly up and i just give it all i got.
-
there are books that cover everything you need to know about running. work on your strides and when doing them try to put your legs do faster which does help as ive noticed. uphill sprinting is like 'speedwork training in disguise' as my xcountry coach described it, so do hill repeats of just sprinting up them fast having strong legs wont necessarily mean that you will run faster although leg and abdominal muscle is required to run well.
-
Condition yourself for about 2-4 weeks. Wear 1-2 pound ankle weights and run in place for 30 seconds 5-6 times then do box jumps without ankle weights 10 jumps as fast as you can 5-6 times for about 6 weeks. also you should use resistance bands. i bought a resistance band program and dropped my fourty from 4.67 to 4.63 in 5 weeks. One last thing to consider is your hip and leg flexibility tight hips can cause you to run slower
RELATED QUESTIONS
Copyright 2023, Wired Ivy, LLC