As a 400 Sprinter, I've seen conflicting things about when to implement Intensive Tempo, with some saying to implement it almost year round and others saying only to use it 2-3 months out. What do you guys think?

I'm thinking of getting:

Streakfly 2

Or zoom waffle 7

I'm a bit worried about the durability of the streakflys

I'm used to sprinting barefoot on grass and turf.

But I'm still worried that the waffles might be too flimsy for asphalt

Has anyone used the waffles on the road?

Are they basically just spikes with rubber soles?

Any other suggestions appreciated

I don't want anything with tons of foam or heel lift like most shoes seem to have now.

Assuming I sprint 3 days a week, how often should I do recovery days, and what should a recovery day include. I have access to a foam roller, a massage gun, a swimming pool, and resistance bands.
Thanks!

For Age between 16-20

if i take my sled with me and walk 200 yds (two football fields away) and the sled weighs 80 lbs. will this negatively affect my sprint workout?

so I’m basically carrying 80lbs 200 yards (183m) and then i do a bunch of runs.

Hi everyone. I know the question I’m about to ask might seem a bit unusual, but I’m asking for your sincere advice based on your knowledge of the subject—and you have no idea how much this means to me. I’m a 15-year-old guy. I’d like to briefly describe my physique—not to be full of myself, but just so you get the picture: I’m 1.91m tall and weigh 75kg. I have a lean build, with legs that are 20cm longer than my torso, a narrow waist, broad shoulders, and naturally large biceps (without lifting weights). My calves are slim and tapered, with the muscle belly sitting higher up. The only downside for sprinting is that my thighs are extremely thin—completely lacking in muscle. Basically, I have the build of a modern sprinter, yet I don't feel that fast—or rather, I do when running with friends, but athletic tests tell a different story. I’ve been running constantly—every single day—for weeks now. I know I’m doing something wrong because my results keep getting worse, and I’m starting to experience severe DOMS (muscle soreness). It got to the point where I ran a 6.5-second 40-yard dash today, which completely crushed me mentally. I’ve decided to take a week-long break. I’m asking as humbly as possible: can you give me some advice? Do you think I need to build mass in my thighs? Should I train differently? Or is sprinting just not for me?

im entering my sophomore year of track and my 2nd indoor season with spikes, last year i used nike superfly’s but the spikes on those are dull now and my feet may have grown a bit so i kinda want to get new spike.

I’ve been looking at the tokyo nitros cause they look cool and i heard they are super good, but i also heard they may be too uncomfortable for practices so i wanted to hear your guy’s thoughts. Also are they good for the 300m or 500m cause i thought the superflys were not that good for them, i was always landing mid foot.

Just recently, I’ve discovered that by tensing up my calves( not too much)before I go, my start is more explosive

Context: I’ve been improving well in training and times are getting better but my race times are pretty bad and have barely moved in the first 12 months (around 60s 400)

I’m trying to build a really solid foundation, from strength, to plyometrics to solid core. However, there are so many plans out there. Every thread on Reddit seems to have wildly different takes and LLMs are also incredibly inconsistent.

Being in my spot - close to end of the season, barely a beginner, looking to really invest in the next 12 months - where do I begin?

How’s the start looking please let me know what I should work on

Going onto 3 years of PHT now. I’ve read every forum and research article on it. Done just about every conjunctive therapy. Followed the isos and slow progressive loading protocol and haven’t shaken it yet. MRIs have always been completely clean. Just wondering if anyone out there has beat it after dealing with it for several years like myself because I’m starting to lose hope.

Hi guys! A bit over a year ago I tore my Achilles on the 200m, it has been a long year but I'm finally getting back into sprinting little by little.

Now I have a completely different mentality and want to approach my training differently by building my fundamentals from the ground up and prioritizing running healthy over results although of course I want to get faster, but I want to get there pain free.

So I'm looking for a coach who shares that philosophy and has experience with master athletes, for reference I'm 33 and not far away from 34 now.

Looking for advice to improve my start. Been working on being more loaded in my set position and increasing horizontal projection. Anything helps, thanks in advance!

Hi guys, I’m a sprinter who’s represented Ireland internationally, and I know how hard it can be to watch your own footage and actually know what’s limiting your speed.

So I built an app called SprintVision, that analyses your form from a video and shows you what you could improve.

Would love to hear what you guys think.

Heres the link to check it out:

https://apps.apple.com/ie/app/sprintvision-sprint-analysis/id6782655591

Hey guys, I’m looking for any tips & advice from anyone who knowledgable about/has suffered with this specific injury. Not only am I making this post for myself but anyone else out there dealing with this.

I’ve had it left hamstring from early April-July, due to compensation, it’s moved to my right in early August and I’m still dealing with it. I’ve been injured consistently with other injuries since I opened up my 2025 season (Opened in Jan 21.36 200m 10.66 100m, injured early Feb during training). It’s hard being out of the game for so long (year and a half) and I’m patient, but it’s taken a mental toll. I want the injuries to be over and get back into form.

Anything would help! Exercises, loading advice, stretching… etc :)

I've been doing 6 sets of maximum effort sprinting session but I this made me get tired too quickly and I feel like I can't continue this any more. Are there any recommendation on how to program my sprinting session. It would be nice if I could get easy and hard version.

Do you guys do more grass or track for acceleration sprints? I personally do grass because I get shin splints

Ive mainly ever throne javelin but I have been trying to focus my time more on running any specific workouts/exercises I should do i have access to a pretty extensive gym

Edit i did just get spikes for this season for the first time

I’m trying to go 6.95 and 10.85 this year

Looking to have good form and improve my time as I continue to incorporate sprinting into my workout routines. TIA!

haven't raced since high school. currently 5'9 185 muscular. never ran the open 4 but did 41 300m hurdles and 50-51 splits on the relay.

ran a 57 400 yesterday outside just to see. goal of 50 after training.

how much weight should I aim to lose in the process? or alternatively strength weight ratio numbers. building from scratch to get back into it.

Right now I am wearing the Nike Streakfly 2 (not even track spikes ik)

I am currently liking the Nike's relating to how they fit on my feet, and I haven't worn Adidas shoes for a very long time so I don't remember how they fit.

Right now I weigh 58kg (127.8lbs) ik im light, always have been and I mainly run the 400m
100m: 11.7
200m: 24.01
400m: 52.95

what do you guys recommend, cause I saw the Maxflys and why do they cost $280AUD