PaceSetter Book

Speed Activities 6

6.1 Introduction to Speed

Speed in running terms is determined by: Frequency of Stride x Length of Stride WEB COPY ©EVEQUE Therefore, to improve a young athlete’s personal best times over specified distances, at least one of the above must be increased and married technically to the other. Running activities that are known as speed events in track and field athletics include all individual sprinting distances up to 400 metres, all relays up to 4 x 400 metres and all hurdle events.

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