The Simplest Way to Run Faster: Are You Missing It?

Unlock the secret to sprinting faster with a no-frills approach in this quick guide. Ditch the overwhelm of endless tips and discover how to implement the most effective sprinting drills into your routine effortlessly.
Whether you're a seasoned sprinter or a coach looking to enhance your athletes' speed, this video simplifies speed improvement, focusing on what truly works. Dive in to transform your sprinting technique with simplicity and precision. Ready, set, sprint smarter!
Athlete Demonstrators: Azeem Fahmi and Favour Ashe
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[@OutperformOfficial]

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[@almahiislam3424]

Your coaching Azim Fahmi dope. One of the fastest sprinters of asia🔥

[@JeremiahJonesJebronJames]

A skip was so good I actually gasped😭

[@logann_]

same, bros A skip was magnificent

[@destroyer4511]

@@FNKISNOTit was the basically shorter stride high knees shown at the very start of the video and throughout

[@jamesricks2494]

I love outperform vids and coach. Hopefully this information will help my daughter finish highschool with great numbers and a scholarship

[@OutperformOfficial]

Glad it was helpful, hope so too!

[@kanhakk2125]

Thank you so much sir

[@OutperformOfficial]

Most welcome!

[@biggestPPever]

idola tu azeem❤

[@sharksathleticclub6126]

Great Vid !

[@OutperformOfficial]

Thanks!

[@jaylon5682]

can you make a video on how to apply force to the ground correctly and question to focus on?

[@OutperformOfficial]

Did you watch our short on the 'Z technique?' kzbin.infokUp46qUob60?feature=share

[@BryanOwens-pj7uf]

Respond you asked a question

[@kanhakk2125]

❤❤❤

[@valejul]

Thank you for the video, I don't understand the butt kick. I don't really see the difference between the A skip and the butt kick. The A skip goes higher, is that it?

[@jakemccoy]

In the A-skip, each foot hits the ground twice. That is why it is called a "skip". That's a huge difference. Watch again at look at the feet. 3:05

[@OutperformOfficial]

Welcome! In addition to what @jakemccoy pointed out - The A skip emphasizes knee lift and foot placement under the center of gravity - you're working on front-side mechanics. The butt kick develops quick heel recovery directly beneath the body, aiming to improve leg turnover speed and backside mechanics. The movement is more about speed and the rapid return of the foot towards the glute - working on back-side mechanics.

[@ProRather]

Sir can you make next video on top 3 plyometric exercise ?

[@OutperformOfficial]

Diving into plyometric exercises is definitely on our radar for future content. Keep the ideas coming as it helps us shape our content. 👊

[@SamKumar-ny4go]

Sir, I have question about surfaces of track When I sprint on grass and road my 12 to 13 second approx in 100 m Whenever I sprint on synthetic track my timing 13 to 14 second in 100 m dash with spikes and 13.5 to 14.5 in trainer shoes So sir this is not my first synthetic track experience,, i almost go to 2 days practice on synthetic track in one week I feel very depressed about my performance on synthetic track My body feels very highly tired in synthetic track and my form not good in synthetic track When I used grass and road track I feel less tired and better perform with less effort Please help me I feel very dilemma

[@OutperformOfficial]

Here's what might be happening: The stiffness of synthetic tracks aids in faster energy return which, while potentially improving speed, also demands better technique and can increase fatigue if your body isn't accustomed to it. Grass surfaces absorb more energy, which might reduce the impact on your body and make running feel less tiring, but it is typically slower. Focus on drills that improve ground force reaction time (like the ones in the video) and gradually increase the work you do on synthetic tracks. Also work on drills that improve joint stiffness like hops up stadium stairs, various plyometrics etc. and give your body time to adapt.

[@apolyedapolyed7524]

The 2nd drill (Figure-4 drill?) looks like the pulling drill of the Pose Method Running, are there any differences?

[@OutperformOfficial]

I've seen a lot of different interpretations of pulling drills from the Pose method so I'm not sure which one you are referring to. That being said, the second drill in this video 'butt kicks' are focused on improving the quickness of heel recovery for faster leg turnover and better back-side mechanics. The Pose Method's pulling drill seems to be more focused improving ground contact mechanics and reducing braking forces by promoting a more efficient running pose. Someone else that is more familiar with the Pose method might be able to provide more info on the differences.

[@error_4499]

Watching this 2h before my NSG

[@kylitrixgames4980]

Cringe

[@error_4499]

@@kylitrixgames4980 how

[@jk5522]

NSG what's that?

[@error_4499]

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[@kristoskainic]

Question: how do these drills translate for a middle/long distance runner?

[@OutperformOfficial]

Great for distance runners, especially the first 2. You wouldn't need to perform them as often as a sprinter (i.e. 2 x per week) but adding them to you warm up on interval days or before strides etc. can be very helpful for mechanics and top end speed development.

[@andersonjcastellano-staib]

If I uploaded a minute long video of me sprinting to show my technique could you analyze it and tell me what I’m doing wrong in a couple of sentences?

[@OutperformOfficial]

Outperform does not currently offer this service but it is something we are looking into for the future.

[@raneemvlogs2222]

I have a question plz answer? Q)Striking the foot slightly infront of Center of gravity is good right?

[@OutperformOfficial]

You want to aim to land underneath your center of gravity, if you do this you will most likely land very slightly in front which is what you want. If you try to land slightly in front what will most likely happen is landing too far in front if that makes sense. That's why with drills like the A-skip you want to train the body to land underneath if that makes sense.

[@raneemvlogs2222]

@@OutperformOfficial Is this correct why it is like that👍

[@snivylord9854]

In the a skip why do you stay dorsiflexed?

[@OutperformOfficial]

Because that is the technique you want to use during sprinting. Keeping the toe closer to the shin (dorsiflexion) promotes good quick ground contact and transfers the most amount of power down to the track. Check out this video we made on ground contact if you want to learn more kzbin.info/www/bejne/mn-cpHaertqVicU

[@KLee-yp9zs]

so if i stop consciously thinking about bringing my feet back up after striking ill run faster

[@OutperformOfficial]

It depends but for the most part yes (if you put in the work). In sprinting, overthinking each movement can actually slow you down. It’s more effective to train your body to the point where movements become automatic. This way, during a race, you can focus on executing what you've practiced rather than consciously thinking about each step. Trusting your training and letting your muscle memory lead the way can help you run more efficiently and, potentially, faster!

[@Number-1-Miner]

does it work for kids?

[@OutperformOfficial]

Absolutely. In fact, working on these drills at a young age will not only help young sprinters develop good technique but will dramatically reduce the development of bad habits and injuries. Just make sure to progress slowly and keep it fun.

[@Number-1-Miner]

@@OutperformOfficial good to know!

[@robtaylor1156]

"Arms at 90°" is not a good cue. The angle of the arms change throughout the stroke. Less than 90° on the up stroke, greater than 90° on the down stroke.

[@OutperformOfficial]

Thanks for bringing this up! You're absolutely right; the angle of the arms does indeed change dynamically throughout the running motion. However you can't think "ok, 70° on upstroke, now 90°, now 110° on downstroke etc." The cue of 90° should get most athletes in a great starting point. As with most things in sprinting technique there is different opinions. So if there is another cue works for you and your athletes definitely stick with it!

[@robtaylor1156]

@@OutperformOfficial Great point. From experience, most athletes take cues literally. The last thing we want to see is the athlete keep their arms locked at 90° throughout the entire stroke 👍🏽

[@grimreality808]

This drill focuses primarily on front side mechanics. In an actually sprint the arms definitely change angles while the knees don't go nearly that high or else the ground contact time will be too long.

[@bazadam6635]

how fast is azim?

[@OutperformOfficial]

10.09 100m and 6.62 60m. He's only 19 and training with Ken Harnden so he's going to go a lot faster.

[@bazadam6635]

@@OutperformOfficial can these skips be done on tarmac? i do not have access to a track

[@kumamonkumamoto3844]

all bull**** there is just two tech advise to keep in mind, just push down and stay relaxed and to stay relaxed for a superfast sprint, you first need to learn to run slow, run slow and push down and watch yourself to fully stay relaxed all the time, do this 25m do this 50m no pressure on yourself to run fast but to ALWAYS stay relaxed, then you can experiment to increase your speed a little bit, but always watch yourself to stay relaxed again, ALWAYS! if you notice that you tighten up you need to go slower again and teach your body to stay relaxed. what you just read is a million dollar advice, no need to thank me.

[@OutperformOfficial]

Thank you for sharing your perspective and highlighting the importance of relaxation in sprinting. You're absolutely right that mastering the ability to stay relaxed is crucial for speed and efficiency, and practicing at a slower pace can indeed help athletes internalize this state of relaxation before ramping up the intensity. Let's continue to share knowledge and support each other in pursuit of excellence on the track. Thanks again!

[@elijahebbert6884]

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[@terraflow__bryanburdo4547]

We promise to not thank you 😂