structure of training for speed

[Charlie_Francis]

@Track007

Thanks Charlie,

Are the 2x60 back-and-forth straight turnarounds i.e. decelerate 20m turn straight around and run to a marker 60m down the track, or 60m (90 secs rest) followed by another 60m?

My L to S 200m sprinter has been doing 300m SE but split into 6x50’s (90 secs rec) would this have been more effective if he had been doing straight turnarounds?

The best option in this specific case is a direct turnaround if you have room and a clear track for it. If you do a direct turnaround for 300, you might get by with 4x60 rather than 5x60 because of the extra accels (if they’re fast enough) but when using 90sec breaks, I’d stay with 5x60. You can always be creative depending on the athlete and your specific requirements and the SPP time available.