How to Run the 400 Meter Dash

Track and Field Coach and speed training expert reveals exactly how to run the 400 meter dash in this video: Be sure to check this free video out that goes into more detail on How to Build Champion Sprinters (100m-400m runners): How to Build Champion Track and Field Sprinters

John Smith 400m Workout

Sprint Coach John Smith from HSI recommended 400 meter training program Sample workouts for Early Season (January – February) Monday: 1. Warm-up one mile 2. Drills and Stretching 3. 500 – (55 second 400) Rest 12 minutes 4. 400 – 54 seconds rest 12 minutes 5. 3 x 200 meters at 28 seconds Tuesday: 1. [...]

Training Procedures in Sprinting

TRAINING PROCEDURES IN SPRINTING By Valeri Borzov Munich Olympics double gold medalist, Valeri Borzov, discusses the principles employed by his coach, Valentin Petrovski, in sprint training. The article is based on translated extracts from Borzov’s recent book, titled “10 Seconds — a Lifetime”, serialized in Kehakultuur No’s 4 and 5, 1983, published by Penioodika, Tallinn, [...]

Sprinting at Top Speed

Top Speed or Maximum Velocity is another way of saying running at full speed. The point in a race, workout or game that you reach maximum velocity depends on strength levels, experience and running mechanics. However, regardless of where and when you reach full speed, there are some differences in running mechanics and effort when [...]

Competing in the 400 Meter Dash

Clyde Hart Competing The ideal race pattern will be one of smooth deceleration if the runners have dispersed their energies properly, with as little tightening up at the finish as possible. The 400 meter runners should try to cover the first 50 meters at near top speed. At this point they should relax the actions [...]

The Best Training for That 400 Meter Sprint

Most 400 meter sprint runners are torn between dozens of training mediums on mainstream sports media that don’t even give the appropriate and accurate training treatment that their bodies need.  But with the gazillions of 400 meter sprint training choices in the bin, one type of training is fast making its way to running stardom. [...]

Weight Training for the 400 Meters

Weigh training for the 400 meters is something many novice athletes overlook.  Power and strength are an important aspect of running the 400 meters. Weight Training for the 400 Meters – Your Legs Lifting weights should be an important part of your overall workout routine.  You want to make sure that you add power and [...]

Getting a Faster 400m Run Through Your Running Style

Running misconceptions spread havoc not only through the cyberspace but through word of mouth as well. It’s been said that in a race, speed is all that matters, be it in a 100m, 200m or 400m sprints. Believe it or not, many runners fell for this sprinting mythology. They invest too much on their speed [...]

400 Meter Training Sessions

The 400 meter dash is a track running event. This distance is equivalent to 437 point something in yards.  The fastest land animal, the cheetah, can run this distance in twelve seconds, which means that it is 3.5 times faster than the current record holder. This event incorporates the sprinter’s speed as well as the [...]

Technique For 400 Meter Training

The 400 meter dash training is a combination of speed and endurance. Of all the competitive events, most consider the 400 meter the most grueling and demanding. The 400 meter runner falls into either of the categories – half-miler or sprinter. Actually, both these types have had their fair share of wins over the years. [...]