Training

There are many different books available that teach basic sprinting and style through to advanced training techniques for the more serious athletes.

100m.com Recommended books are listed below and are available to purchase online via Amazon.com:

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The Art of Sprinting:
Techniques for Speed and Performance

Product Description Probably the oldest sport of humankind, sprinting benefits from a wealth of scientific and experiential information. Appropriate for runners of all levels of ability, this book provides the reader with techniques to reach the next level in their sprinting development. Line drawings illustrate the techniques discussed. Throughout, the author concentrates on practical methods to improve the individual runner's performance, with remarkably detailed information on everything from warming up to the post-race routine, including the start, stride, how the foot meets the track, the arm/leg connection, angle of lean through the curve, and more.

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Training for Speed, Agility, and Quickness:
Special Book / DVD Package

Product Description Not only are modern athletes larger and more muscular than their predecessors, but they also move with a swiftness and power never seen before. Training for Speed, Agility, and Quickness is the workout guide and DVD package you need in order to perform a step ahead of the competition. What elevates this book to become the ultimate training resource is the bonus DVD, ideal for both athletes and coaches. It allows you to see exactly how to perform key tests and execute the best and most complex drills from the book.

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Sports Training: The Complete Guide

Product Description Outside of professional sports, the quality of athletic training is dangerously inconsistent. Most athletes who compete on school teams, in community sports programs or just on their own do not receive the training needed to improve their performance and prevent serious game-ending injuries. Sports Training: The Complete Guide is the definitive, practical resource and guidebook for competitors, coaches and trainers. It provides the building blocks for athletic training that will maximize speed, endurance and power. John Shepherd demystifies sports science for readers by starting with the basics and progressing to a specific training plan that every athlete needs. Training theory is explained in simple, easy-to-understand terms before modern training methods and techniques are tackled.

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Usefull Videos Online

How To Sprint - Part 1

This is a short video tutorial on how to sprint properly. Teaching the proper form and body positioning for sprinting is important for sprinters of all levels.

There are three phases in a sprint - Dig - Drive - Accelerate

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How To Sprint - Part 2

This video tutorial demonstrates countless training drills used to improve your sprinting performance. It also goes through and explains the key aspects of body alignment, turnover, upper body movement, negitive aspects of back drag etc...

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Power Systems Speed Training

Power Systems offers several training and conditioning, products to enhance your performance on the Track. Athletes can increase stride length, frequency, power, and acceleration by selecting the proper training equipment. Whether training for sprints or endurance, athletes and trainers will find products here to enhance speed and performance.

All athletes can benefit from overspeed and speed training, regardless of their specific sport. Be sure to check out our Agility and Quickness Category for agility ladders, hurdles and more.They have the training equipment and educational materials you'll need to take your sprinting to the next level.