Newish to 100m

Track & Field 100m
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Hey all, long time lurker first time poster here…anyway I was wondering if you could all help me. Im new to the 100m…only been training for just under a year, but ive been REALLY dissapointed with my times, heres some stats:

20 year old male
current PB: 13.3
Height 5’5
Weight 60kg
Squat(parallel) 145kg
Bench 70kg

My aim is at least 11.9…bearing in mind this is just for the fun of running, im not planning on being a pro or anything haha. Ive been doing alot of strength training over the past year…but to none avail. Recently though i tested my slj and was horrified when it was only just over 6 foot :eek: so im wondering if i have a serious power deficit. vj is also poor. My technique according to my coach is good :confused: im just really frustrated right now! Ive started a plyometric program seriously over the past week or two and hoping to see some results! Do you think plyometrics is the right option for me?? Thanks

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Before doing plyometrics, the priority is general strength. Make sure you warm-up properly, that you have adequate recover and use tempo workouts with a lot of abs, press-ups and any core exercises. These will contrast with your sprint workouts and be patient the speed will come out.

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Thanks for your reply

How much general strength would be needed? How can i tell when i have enough for plyos is what im saying. Warm up i have taken extra care of lately and tempo workouts have been part of my track training. Yes being patient is one of my problems :o realistically if i train correctly and hard how long untill i could reach my goal? I have no natural talent so its going to be the work as hard as possible route for me :stuck_out_tongue:

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You have enough plyo when it doesn’t interfer with your next speed workout.