100 metre traning tips?

Question

What are some tips to become really good and fast at the 100 metres

Answer 1

like the first person said... warm up.  you could pull a muscle in this race if you don't stretch properly.

this race is pure speed so 3 important parts to this race is getting out of the blocks (or just starting) quickly, your form while running, and your reflexes.

for reflexes... try parachute training. the internet will provide you will all the information for that

for blocks...There are 2 parts to getting out of the blocks quicker:

First: reflexes. to help with this you could do parachute training out of the blocks. have someone hold the parachute while they give you commands.

Second: form. first of all make sure your position in the blocks is comfortable for you. when the official says 'set' you want to lean forward and lock your elbows (your arms will thus be straight. its up to you how you position your fingers but they should be horizontal to the line.

When they say 'go':

1) you want to reach triple extension before you even take your first step. what is this? stand up right now and do some high knees... high enough that your ankles go above the knee of the opposite foot. it will feel slow at first but doing this gives you a powerful first step guarenteed.

2)your ankle should be dorsi-flexed

3) you drive one arm up and forward (thrust them because you need the momentum) in a 90 degree angle while the other hand thrust back and forward in a 90 degree angle.

4)you exit the block at a 45 degree angle

5) you gradually become upright within the first 15-25 m. if you get up too quickly... you kill your momentum

for form while running:

Arms: locked at 90 degrees. thrust forward and up and back and up. your hands should go no higher than your head after coming out of the blocks

Hands: relaxed (straight or loosely cupped...whatever works for you)

Head: straight and steady (to help with this focus on a point directly in your lane but past the finish line)

Whole body: should be relaxed. this is hard but if you strain your wasting energy that could be used more efficiently to generate speed. slight lean forward. raised hips. raise chest. somewhat straight back. sit in a chair tall and straight: how your elders tell you to sit. this is how your upper body should be during the race

Feet: dorsiflexed and you are running on the balls of your feet

Legs: think of your legs as a piston... with each step you are driving  up and over the knee of the opposite leg. exaggerate this during practice but during the race just run... it will eventually become natural. limit backside mechanics meaning  your legs should extend too far back while running. this will limit your speed.

Go to youtube and type in 100m sprints. this will give you a visual of what most of this stuff looks like.

Answer 2

You should take well Warm-up exercise before you start running,avoid of stretch out your body.And it's better for you to take a suitable clothes with you.I've bought several pairs of running shoes at www.dunksb-king.com,cheaper than nike.com,and quality is also good.

Answer 3

get your self a pair of spikes,(running shoes with spikes in the toe part) they are good for griping the track, also try running the 100 meter dash with a parachute attached to you and run as fast as you can, and just work on form, exploding out of blocks, and your endurance so you dont die near the end of the race.