400 meter... long strides seem to be slowing me down?

Question

recently, I have been trying to keep my stride till the end because my legs used to tighten up at the last 100 meter. However, it made my time like 3 seconds slower. Should I take shorter faster strides instead?

Answer 1

keep your legs closer to your body and run on your toes until the last 100..then open up your stride and swing your arms like they are on fire

Answer 2

no i would try to take longer strides again because usually even if you run a race the same way it isnt the same exact time.. there couldve been a timing s***w up for all you know...

give it another shot and you may be surprised... you cant base a book by the first page either :)