Nice to meet you. I will be sharing information about sprint 'technique'.
Hello. This is Sprint Note.
I coach track and field sprint events at a private high school in Tokyo.
In this note, with the theme of 'making running technique easy to understand',
I will be compiling and sharing knowledge and ideas regarding sprinting.
■ Why I focus on 'running technique'
Sprinting is not a sport where speed is determined solely by talent or physical strength.
It is a sport where there is significant room for improvement through technique, such as posture, foot strike position, how to transmit force, and how to generate acceleration.
When watching middle and high school athletes,
there are many moments where their times change significantly just by understanding a small movement.
Conversely,
in most cases, the reason they cannot get faster is not a lack of 'effort',
but rather a 'lack of understanding of technique'.
That is precisely why,
in this note, I want to provide knowledge that ensures effort correctly leads to results.
■ About my own sprint philosophy
I am the type of person who views sprinting through 'principles' rather than 'feel'.
I particularly value the following points.
Good posture determines everything in running
Propulsive force changes based on foot strike position
The correct direction of ground reaction force creates speed
Acceleration is not about 'falling forward' but about 'changing the time spent applying force'
Top speed is determined by the 'multiplication' of pitch and stride
A 100m run has a clear phase structure
Every athlete has their own 'points for improvement'
These ideas are compiled based on Western sprint theories (especially the Tellez method)
and my coaching experience in the field.
For athletes, parents, and coaches alike,
'So this is how running works!'
I will write in a way that conveys this.
■ Content to be shared in this note
Here are some of the themes I will be writing about going forward👇
What is sprinting?
The relationship between posture and center of gravity
Foot strike position and direction of ground reaction force
How to create a start and acceleration
Top speed technique
Structure of the 100m dash (race flow)
How to structure a warm-up (30/40/50 minutes)
Approach to winter training
Examples of points that changed in actual coaching
How to overcome an athlete's 'wall'
I will cover specialized content, but
I will write it carefully so that anyone can understand it.
■ Regarding questions and consultations
Technical questions about sprinting (such as form or specific phases)
may be addressed in individual, in-depth explanation notes (paid).
By answering based on each athlete's individual differences and
the background of their movements,
I believe I can deliver better content.
■ Finally
Sprinting is a sport that you can definitely improve at if you study it seriously.
The moment effort turns into technique,
and the moment technique turns into speed,
I would be happy to experience these with you through this note.
I will be adding articles little by little, so
it would be encouraging if you could follow me.