r/Sprinting

How does this set position look to you? I’ma 65 year old sprinter and I’ve been struggling forever to try and find a block setting and position where both feet feel planted and ready to push. When I move the blocks backwards it’s better but when I lean forward in the set position I lose that planted feeling.

I have a long back and short legs which makes me look cramped and scrunched up and my back curves when the blocks are too near the front. Maybe I should just scrap the blocks?

Any advice?

About a month ago I got into the science of sprinting for fat loss and the afterburn effect.

I couldn’t find an app to actually guide sprint workouts, so I decided to build one myself. I have literally zero coding experience. I used Claude as basically my personal developer. I described what I wanted, it wrote the code, I pasted it in, tested on my phone, told it what worked/didnt over and over.

What the app does:
-Guided sprint sessions with warmup checklist, rep timers, and rest countdowns
-Vibration alerts so your not staring at your phone mid-sprint
-Tracks your speed over time (m/s) with a progress chart
-Recovery/mobility sessions with illustrated exercises
-Smart home screen that tells you whether to sprint, recover, or rest based on your week

It’s called EPOC: Sprint Science, it’s on the App Store but I have 75 promo codes to give away, first come first serve. Only thing I ask is an honest review after you try it (good or bad, I genuinely want the feedback).

Comment below and I’ll DM you a code. Happy to answer any questions about the build process too.

I started last mid December, 14, 179.5 cm tall (or 5"10) and very lean at 58.1kg, its blockless so I cant force a lower shin angle unless I wanna eat track rubber and i know my spine isnt as straight as it could be too.

Do a pot of jump training maybe thats why

Last week I did 5,17 on the 40 yard dash

https://www.reddit.com/r/Sprinting/comments/1ug9vz1/rate_my_technique_it_sucks/

I used your tipps to improve:

-I bought shoes with spikes because I slipped and no I didnt slip
-I didnt run on my heels. I ran on the ball of my feet.

What I still need to improve:
-Being rested. I was tired and tired legs. Next week I try rested
-Setting up the photo pfinish app better. I didnt measure the best time
-I feel umcofortable in the start position
-I only fully extend on the first step
-I place my foot in front of my body still
-I especially feel that at top speed. It feels like I have to slow down actually because my legs cant handle it that way.

What tipps do you have for me next?

Next week I project a 4,85. Iam 38 years old german btw. The filmed sprint is not the 4,97 btw. Because I dont have 3 phones

11.6/23.2 hs runner: Any tips for how to improve my acceleration? I was a little tired on this rep because it was over 100 degrees out but otherwise this is similar to how I usually run. Currently sprinting 2x a week and lifting lower body afterwards

Hi everyone,
I’m a sprinter and engineering student, and I’m tired of spending hours on Kinovea + Excel to analyze my reps.

I’m developing a mobile-first app to automate the entire process: upload video, mark contact points, and get instant biomechanical data (velocity, stride length, frequency) directly on your phone. No more laptops at the track.

I’ve attached a quick look at how the workflow will look. I’m trying to make sure this solves real problems, so I’d love to get your input.

If you have 1 minute to help me shape this tool (or want early access to the beta), please fill out this quick survey:

https://forms.gle/V83BSJoYWQzBnvwX6

I’m curious to hear:

1. What’s your current "pain point" with video analysis?
2. Which metric (velocity, ground contact, asymmetry, etc.) would be a "must-have" for you?

Feedback is greatly appreciated!

All tips appreciated 🫡