Can I improve my speed?

[WR_7]

Hello everyone, currently Im 14 years old and Im trining before high school right now. Last time I tested myself at 40 was 5 seconds do you think that I could get it down to 4.5-4.3 by my senior year in high school if I use the track team and these 2 products that I just got?

http://www.speedtrainers.com/mainframe.htm

http://www.dickssportinggoods.com/product/index.jsp?productId=1210227

 

[Synpax]

Lifting weights might help with the 40. Forget those gimicks.

But more important factor will be your endurance training. Go out for cross country and start running long and easy. Build up to 5 miles and then to 10 mile runs once a week with half those distances mid-way in the week.

 

[KOArtist]

for pure speed training, you should check out the forums at http://www.charliefrancis.com/community/

Definitely don't waste your money on Strength shoes.

 

[Illuminati]

endurance training isn't going to help your speed.

run sprints when you are fresh, then lift. hamstring strength is very important for speed

 

[WR_7]

Thank you

 

[Timanator]

I have a good link for you on my home machine, I'll post it when I get home later.

 

[Timanator]

Try this once per week. Along with Straigh legged dead lifts and lunges a few days apart from the speed drills.


http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/tomgreen1.htm

 

[WR_7]

sorry I couldn't reply and thank you

 

[Throw2Far]

But more important factor will be your endurance training. Go out for cross country and start running long and easy. Build up to 5 miles and then to 10 mile runs once a week with half those distances mid-way in the week.

lmfao... you need short bursts of speed that will usually be no longer than 40meters, to even train for a mile would be a waste of time...

Try this once per week. Along with Straigh legged dead lifts and lunges a few days apart from the speed drills.


http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/tomgreen1.htm

Those are great plyometric warmups to lead into a more intense workout

I am a huge fan of pulling a sled/tire, it will develop the raw power in your legs that is necessary in the 40.

Also Cleans, Squats, Deadlifts, Step ups will help greatly.

 

[Throw2Far]

Remember, Explosive Strength = Speed. If you're an athlete train as explosively and dynamically as possible.