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i’m 13M, trying to get a better mile

okay so i’m wondering what yall think my mike could be next year. i’m training iver the summer, running 5 days a week. my current mile is a 5:39, i wanna know how much i could realistically take off

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u/BredTheStick — 3 days ago
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Sick of Excel for sprint analysis? I'm building an app to automate everything.

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!

u/Engine-sprinter — 2 days ago
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Where can I find throwing shoes in Ontario

I’ve been calling stores and checking websites but nowhere carries throwing shoes besides Under Armour. Apparently those aren't good for someone learning rotational discus because they are meant for shot put gliders.
I really want to get the Nike Zoom Rival SD 2 in a Size 14. US sites have them (Canadian doesn’t), but I don't want to get hit with massive import fees.
Has anyone found a Canadian site or store that carries throwing shoes without having to pay import fees? Thanks!

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u/Zerlow_ — 7 days ago
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Should I keep running?

I am going into grade 11 and decided to start running club track this spring in hopes of competing out of province. At my school meet I ran 57.2 in the 400. Which I thought wasn’t great but a great place to start and I have time to improve through high school.

I recently realized however, that because I was born in 2009 and held back a year for international reasons, that I would be aged out of most races quicker than I thought. As most meets cap out at grade 12 and I don’t think I have the time to improve in order to compete.

This really bummed me out and I’m not sure what to do.

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u/Thedha236 — 8 days ago
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Do your knees click when you straighten them? How do you solve this?

I’ve had a lot of subluxations and one dislocation and although I’ve been strengthening my knees they still click when I straighten them. Is there a way to stop this?

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u/DaddyLaxativ — 13 days ago
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Asking about my time

I recently ran a 11.14 seconds (current pb) (I'm 13) in the 100m in an interschool track meet, and I just wanna know if my time is any good or not.

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u/Numerous_Wedding_840 — 11 days ago
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I started training for the decathlon about four months ago. I was making good progress in the discus (31 m with the 1.75 kg discus), but this month my throws have gotten much worse. Could someone take a look at my technique and tell me what I should work on? Any feedback is appreciated!

I can send more videos but I dont know if it would be better or worse
On last week I did 22.5m with the 2kg discus... Not good

u/Wide_Cupcake8572 — 10 days ago
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Choosing events to focus on

Im 13 and do the 800m in 2:19.28 and the 1500m in 4:58.54. My coach decided to put me in the 400m to work on my raw speed and after a month of it I run 59.83. I’m doing relays for my team and can only do two other events this weekend which is a junior Olympics qualifier. Which two events should I do?

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u/RottenAvocado8509 — 13 days ago
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I need help to make a program to get better at 60m

Not long ago i started doing track and i fell in love with it and july and august there is no track practice and i wanna improve as much as possible in the 60m to go to nationals as an U18 athlete any idea of a 5 day a week intensive training i could do those two months to get as fast as possible and reach the minimum nationals time wich is a 7.10

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u/Edwin_pepoel — 13 days ago