Learn more about the different hurdles events and the training required to excel and win in each event.
From the short hurdle sprints (60m, 80m, 100m, 110m) through to the middle distance (300m & 400m).
By Fast Running Club Coaches · Updated September 2026 There’s no such thing as a dedicated hurdle spike anymore. Hurdlers race in sprint spikes, but the best ones for hurdles share three things: a stiff plate for fast, reactive ground contacts between barriers, a secure heel so your trail leg doesn’t slip, and a durable …
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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 …
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 Sometimes spikes aren’t an option: school sports days that ban them, sprint sessions on grass or turf, football and rugby speed work, 40-yard dash testing, or tracks that don’t allow pins. In those cases you want a light, responsive shoe with a firm, grippy forefoot and …
One of the simplest sprint training sessions you can do is hill training. The only thing you need to do is find a hill that has a gradient that will give you enough resistance to improve your leg speed and help you develop power. One of the mistakes beginner athletes make is that they opt …
If you want to run faster, you need your muscles to be flexible and supple. One of the keys to running faster is to run with your muscles as relaxed as possible. The first way to accomplish this is by running relaxed and avoiding any tension or strain while you are running. The second thing …
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Would you like to know some exercises that can help you carve off a few milliseconds or even seconds in your race? We’ve decided to show you a few exercise drills that will train your body to move in a way so that you will maximise your speed and sprinting efforts. High Knees These are …
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