On the 200 and 400mts, it's necessary not to start at 100% , but maybe 90% for the 400 and 95% on the 200. On the 100mts it's different for each individual, but it should feel like you only put 90 something percent of the effort, to stay fluid and relaxed. 85% for me, feels too slow.
I'm glad you bring this up. It's really an interesting concept and certainly, in a high pressure race, most people who haven't practiced will not be able to throttle themselves back like this . . To my experience there is too wide a diversity of talents and weaknesses for just one universal rule to teach everyone. A coach should either watch slow-mo film of the runner, and/or present to the runner various strategies including this one. Fast drivers may prefer their high early effort, but strong finishers [like Lyles and Lewis] may go for this 85 rule. I wish I could check stuff out myself but I'm partially disabled right now.
Thanks for the comment. It certainly takes a high level of mental maturity and trust to adopt 85% philosophy. Especially for Young athletes. This is why sprinters normally hit peak mid to late thirties because they ve developed a level of understanding. Athletes do have different talents and strengths. Being honest with oneself and finding the balance is key.
On the 200 and 400mts, it's necessary not to start at 100% , but maybe 90% for the 400 and 95% on the 200. On the 100mts it's different for each individual, but it should feel like you only put 90 something percent of the effort, to stay fluid and relaxed. 85% for me, feels too slow.
I'm glad you bring this up. It's really an interesting concept and certainly, in a high pressure race, most people who haven't practiced will not be able to throttle themselves back like this . . To my experience there is too wide a diversity of talents and weaknesses for just one universal rule to teach everyone. A coach should either watch slow-mo film of the runner, and/or present to the runner various strategies including this one. Fast drivers may prefer their high early effort, but strong finishers [like Lyles and Lewis] may go for this 85 rule. I wish I could check stuff out myself but I'm partially disabled right now.
Thanks for the comment. It certainly takes a high level of mental maturity and trust to adopt 85% philosophy. Especially for Young athletes. This is why sprinters normally hit peak mid to late thirties because they ve developed a level of understanding. Athletes do have different talents and strengths. Being honest with oneself and finding the balance is key.
2 years ago I ran 60m in 7.3 seconds, at 80% effort. I am stronger now, in certain areas and will see, what my 100m times will be later this year