Other/Mixed Sprinting progressions in middle age

[ali]

To the OP and everyone else, the earlier post of a 6 week prep is perhaps misleading as it is what follows....max velocity blocks in the last 6 weeks. So one early session looks like this 2x30, 1x40 to latter weeks, 1x30, 1x40, 1x60 and then 1x40, 2x60....about 180m at peak. Compare to 600m during 6th week. So you can see how volume is slashed when intensity is at or near max. Quite an important point, especially for us master types.
Sandwiched between those 2 blocks is acceleration/flys to further build into top speed. It is here hill sprints could be utilised but balanced against your form and needs. And if you've not got good form mileage, your time will be better spent being aggressive in the drive phase rather than changing mechanics. But, hey, maybe not. Maybe hill sprints are the thing here. Some eyes on you will help make that decision.
Nothing is dogmatic in sprinting, the real test is your time. If a system works, it works. Tweak it to make it better and tweak it again.

 

[Boris Bachmann]

It's not a mobility problem, but the high stress which are put on the Achilles during sprinting.

And hill running (potentially) can put you at a greater range of motion w. the ankle, exposing you to more risk as well.

 

[Boris Bachmann]

Seeing Walter Payton on his hill was my inspiration in the 80s. Still is.

 

[Anders]

I feel stair-running is completely safe. I have done it for years. In cold weather and warm weather. Never warming up. Never had a single accident. Never felt any pain. I am 38.

 

[Steve Freides]

I feel stair-running is completely safe. I have done it for years. In cold weather and warm weather. Never warming up. Never had a single accident. Never felt any pain. I am 38.

+1
I like sprinting up stairs two at a time - seems a different thing than sprinting up a hill.

-S-

 

[Paotle]

And hill running (potentially) can put you at a greater range of motion w. the ankle, exposing you to more risk as well.

Not saying the contrary. I'm sharing my personal experience as a sub 11s 100m sprinter.

 

[Paotle]

+1
I like sprinting up stairs two at a time - seems a different thing than sprinting up a hill.

-S-

Foot position and angle isn't the same. Way less traumatic, but it isn't sprinting anymore.

 

[Steve Freides]

...but it isn't sprinting anymore.

Exactly. I look at it like other Q&D exercises, as explosive strength or power training.

-S-

 

[Boris Bachmann]

Not saying the contrary. I'm sharing my personal experience as a sub 11s 100m sprinter.

I thought I was agreeing w. you...

 

[John K]

Came across this article today, about getting back into sprinting as adults/middle-aged.

The Grown-Up's Guide to Sprinting

Learn why sprinting is often overlooked by adults and how to prevent injuries while sprinting.

www.artofmanliness.com

 

[guardian7]

Came across this article today, about getting back into sprinting as adults/middle-aged.

The Grown-Up's Guide to Sprinting

Learn why sprinting is often overlooked by adults and how to prevent injuries while sprinting.

www.artofmanliness.com

Great find. Thanks. Just published this week too. I like the point about being ready for disasters or emergencies given the news these days. I think of loaded carries and rucking the same way. Some good warmup tips such as ankle jumps.

 

[silveraw]

Came across this article today, about getting back into sprinting as adults/middle-aged.

The Grown-Up's Guide to Sprinting

Learn why sprinting is often overlooked by adults and how to prevent injuries while sprinting.

www.artofmanliness.com

"95% of adults over 30 will never sprint again"

Dang that is a depressing stat. But I think I'm understanding all the hill sprint hate in this thread. If you haven't done it in 10 years, you are probably going to Kevin Hart yourself.

 

[Don Fairbanks]

"95% of adults over 30 will never sprint again"

Dang that is a depressing stat. But I think I'm understanding all the hill sprint hate in this thread. If you haven't done it in 10 years, you are probably going to Kevin Hart yourself.

Hart blew a wheel ?

 

[silveraw]

Heart blew a wheel ?

He put himself into a wheelchair sprinting.

(not permanently or anything)

 

[Boris Bachmann]

He put himself into a wheelchair sprinting.

(not permanently or anything)

I looked this up after you mentioned it. So, he challenged a real athlete to a race and blew out some hammies (or whatever)? What an ego on that guy - apparently when you're a sellout for sports betting you suddenly think you're an athlete...

 

[Don Fairbanks]

He put himself into a wheelchair sprinting.

(not permanently or anything)

Lower ab's and abductors, damn.

 

[silveraw]

What an ego on that guy

I mean, if you watch his documentary, he thinks of himself as an athlete. Really into "Hustle and grind" culture.

Also kind of impressive how much he messed himself up though. That takes some real power to do that.

 

[Boris Bachmann]

Also kind of impressive how much he messed himself up though. That takes some real power to do that.

Lol - well, I guess "impressive" is one way to describe it...

 

[Don Fairbanks]

Lol - well, I guess "impressive" is one way to describe it...

Just like when Bo Jackson momentarily dislocated his hip, when that normally takes a car wreck or falling off a two story building, that type of impressive power.

 

[Boris Bachmann]

Just like when Bo Jackson momentarily dislocated his hip, when that normally takes a car wreck or falling off a two story building, that type of impressive power.

Kevin would be thrilled to be mentioned in the same thread as Bo Jackson. I won't give Kevin that much credit though - I'm pretty sure I could F myself as badly if I wanted to.