400m training tips
The solution for this is simple. Avoid decelerating and run at the maximum speed for as long as possible. Unfortunately, it is easier said than done. But there are simple ways for you to train, improve, and plan your 400m race so that you can run the distance in a faster time. Below are some …
Getting a great start in a race will put you at an advantage. Once you are in front at the start, the rest of the field has to play catch-up with your pace, speed, and deceleration. If you have done the right speed-endurance conditioning training, your competitors will find it difficult to catch you if …
Have you considered how much your speed endurance and running technique impact your running performance? Especially with sprinters that seem to accelerate towards the end of a race, they are actually slowing down at a rapid pace due to their muscles fatiguing. The only way to overcome this is to build your speed endurance. If …
Believe it or not, one of the things that can help you improve your speed significantly is running relaxed. Something that we tend to do is tighten up if we feel as if we are under pressure whilst running. It might be that we are losing in a race or that we feel that we …
This is an incredible hack for developing speed. However, many people either don’t know about it or choose not to do it as a way to improve their speed and power. Quite often, we hear about coaches saying that athletes need to improve their flexibility. But alot of the time, they are unclear in explaining …
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This one is a quick, yet very effective post about straight-leg running drills. This drill will help you activate the muscles in your hip so you can execute more power and explosiveness, thus allowing you to run faster. Whether you plan to run faster in a sprint, middle or long distance running or in a sport, start …
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One of the weighted exercises that seems to be underrated when it comes to developing lateral speed is the weighted hip thrust. It is a simple movement that will incorporate the use of the glutes, hamstrings and hip flexors that will allow you to use more strength and execute more power when running. The more …
One of the things that worked for me while I was growing up was training on grass areas in nothing but my bare feet. As I got older, I became accustomed to synthetic tracks and forgot about the benefits of training in bare feet. When I resumed some basic bare feet training, I found that …
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Note – This post contains affiliate links. One of the most effective workouts you can do to improve your speed, power and endurance is jump rope. It will allow you to improve your explosiveness and power. It is inexpensive to purchase a skipping rope that will allow you to do the exercises. You should also …
By Fast Running Club Coaches · Updated September 2026 The 400m is a sprint, but it’s a long one. You need a stiff plate for speed, and also enough cushioning and comfort to hold your mechanics when the lactic hits in the final 100m. That’s why many 400m runners race in a slightly more forgiving …
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