By Garrett Reim Matt Scherer is never late. He is also never early- not by a second. He is always on time. And he is paid for such precision. Matt Scherer makes his living as a professional pacer on the IAAF track and field circuit. Pacing 23 races over 11 countries in 2013, Scherer is […]
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This article reviews the most common myths on acceleration training and ways to improve the 40 yard dash. Some of the most popular techniques in getting a better a time are in fact the exact opposite of what should be done based on very simple logic and reasoning. Each myth will be debunked, and a very straightforward tip on what can be done to help get better times is included.
Read MoreHow can I improve my 40 yard dash time?
Since most forty yard dashes are under 5 seconds, the effect of fatigue, even if the athlete isn’t in “game” shape, is really not a factor here. The curve of the acceleration is steep at first, and then levels off as the time, and respective distance, increases. Breaking the curve down can be done at every step, but for convenience and practical matters, uniform segments of 10 m or 10 yards is the standard way to evaluate what is happening. By dissecting the run by 10 m or 10 yard increments, the times of each point can be subtracted by one another to get splits for simple evaluation.
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Olympic Bronze Medalist David Oliver uses his Freelap timing system in his hurdle training for the IAAF World Championship in Moscow 2013. See the video demonstration Timing Hurdle Cycle Splits for tips on how to enhance your hurdle training with electronic timing.
Read MoreTips on Timing Tempo Runs
Christopher Glaeser discusses a couple of tips for using Freelap to time tempo runs. He discusses how to time both the tempo runs and recovery times and also presents on idea on how to increase the arousal in the athlete for an improved workout.
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