How to Use Starting Blocks |
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@nicksymmonds 5 жыл бұрын
Next week we will use HD cameras in slow-mo to really analyze my starts. The good, the bad, the ugly; you can count on Coach Rad to let me know where I need work! Consider subscribing if you want to see that vid next week!!
@APBCTechnique 5 жыл бұрын
Nick Symmonds when is your 100m race Nick ?
@nicksymmonds 5 жыл бұрын
@@APBCTechnique first race is in June!
@John_James21 5 жыл бұрын
10.90 on this race. The goal should be 10.28 though.
@leonardbritt8945 5 жыл бұрын
The sprint start is one of the most powerful athletic movements but can feel unnatural for those who have not practiced it :) You have phenomenal natural speed so once you master the start and drive phase you are going to crush the 100 meters! One thing to note for outdoor meets in hot weather when the track has been in the sun some time - the track can be scorching and will not only be uncomfortable for the hands but also the rear knee in the "runners take your mark" position. It could be useful to have a cup of water nearby to pour on the contact points prior to getting in the blocks to avoid getting burnt.
@nicksymmonds 5 жыл бұрын
great advice! I hope to have this down by June when my first race is
@TheInterestingInformer 5 жыл бұрын
@@nicksymmonds Best of Luck to you! I'm running the bay league prelims here in california on tuesday, running the 400 meter!
@stevenparksprints241 5 жыл бұрын
Leonard Britt wow, being from Scotland, I can only imagine the feeling of scorched fingers and knees on the track! 😆
@maximilianmartin6408 5 жыл бұрын
Honestly, I'm super impressed you ran a 47 in the 400 from a standing start! I guess just great sprint endurance!
@nicksymmonds 5 жыл бұрын
yep! it was about 10 days before the 2012 Olympics Games so I was pretty fit at the time!
@michaelonskis 4 жыл бұрын
*meets with the best coach in the world* *learns how to use blocks*
@TheBowman5 5 жыл бұрын
Whoever filmed and edited this in a better camera than you usual do - keep paying them. Makes it so much easier to watch.
@nicksymmonds 5 жыл бұрын
yes!! That is our new videographer Ryan. Makes it a lot easier for me to actually do the workout too!!!
@urfellowbisexualarmy2117 3 жыл бұрын
@@nicksymmonds classic ryan
@beetriceho 4 жыл бұрын
As a young track and cross country runner, this video was so helpful. I really started to notice some things that I wasn't doing correctly when I would get out of the block for the 100 meter. What a helpful and entertaining video. Thanks Nick!
@Gwing152 5 жыл бұрын
Music is on point 😎 System of a Down, Eminem, love it all 💪🏼
@nicksymmonds 5 жыл бұрын
You can thank the UO track and field team! They came in during our workout and cranked the tunes.
@theaustinouradaboiii1212 4 жыл бұрын
Skip717 sound of silence disturbed
@jmacbane2275 5 жыл бұрын
This was great! Love seeing you transition from the mid-distance mindset to a 100 sprinter. Starting blocks look tough! Thanks for sharing the progression of how Coach Rad introduced the blocks to you.
@nicksymmonds 5 жыл бұрын
no prob! they are tricky, but i still have a few weeks to get the hang of it
@billgig8428 5 жыл бұрын
This was perfect timing! I was just wanting to learn how to use blocks because I’m moving down from a 800/1600 runner to more of a 400/800 runner
@nicksymmonds 5 жыл бұрын
hope you found this one helpful!
@ViiRaLChaoticGamerTM23 5 жыл бұрын
You mainly need the blocks for that 400 just keep me updated on how you do
@youraveragehotdog6836 3 жыл бұрын
@@ViiRaLChaoticGamerTM23 yeah in high-school at least 800 doesn't use blocks they arent really needed
@ViiRaLChaoticGamerTM23 3 жыл бұрын
@@youraveragehotdog6836 400m down uses blocks
@itsConstantine 4 жыл бұрын
Playlist is gold!
@chem3324 Жыл бұрын
This video by far has helped me the most . Thank you 👌
@musicalhoops4233 4 жыл бұрын
Love this video, very informative and useful!!
@mikecarmean6446 4 жыл бұрын
What a Great Video... Thanks Nick and Coach 💥💥🇺🇸💥💥
@Andre-wm2ir 5 жыл бұрын
really love that video, I think it's going to be helpful to a lot of runners! thank you so much Nick that you put the time in and share it with us all, it's very much apprechiated! :)
@nicksymmonds 5 жыл бұрын
glad you liked it! Sure helps to have Ryan working on these vids with me. Should allow me to focus more on exercises and showcase more of the actual workouts.
@umbrella0110 5 жыл бұрын
Keep up the great work, Nick! Also, awesome background music 👍🏽
@nicksymmonds 5 жыл бұрын
haha thanks! Some of the UO athletes came in and cranked that up
@duncanladuke1966 5 жыл бұрын
Awesome! I’ve been waiting for this video and it does not disappoint, the editing has gotten really good too.
@nicksymmonds 5 жыл бұрын
wish I could take credit for it! Run Gum's new videographer is very talented. We are lucky to have him!!
@stephenroy9724 3 жыл бұрын
Man I love these videos. Just started watching you 3 days ago. Keep up the great work. Also, first time I ever used blocks were my Junior year in HS. I were a mid distance runner the years before and my coach asked me if I could anchor the 4by1 relay. Of course I said yes. I did well, got 1st in our first 3 meets. Our 4th meet, my coach asked if I could be the first leg, I said sure(never used blocks before), well I didn't realize that someone were supposed to hold onto the back of the blocks and when I pushed, the blocks went backwards and I face planted on the track. Last time I ever started a relay.
@drikussteenkamp6305 4 жыл бұрын
That looks like tons of fun
@joegaidosh8150 5 жыл бұрын
That was one of the most comprehensive best videos I’ve seen on starting yet can’t wait till next week 😎and see your progress
@nicksymmonds 5 жыл бұрын
thank you! Really glad you liked it
@DonLee1980 4 жыл бұрын
Coach Rad is the man.
@masonwilson7910 5 жыл бұрын
Loved this video
@nicksymmonds 5 жыл бұрын
very glad to hear that!!
@notsosecretdiaryofheathervella Жыл бұрын
I’m an ex 800m runner learning to Block start 🙌all these tips were so helpful!!!
@Gwing152 5 жыл бұрын
Just ordered his book yesterday. Looking forward to reading it, and using it to tweak my training while I’m in LA this summer 💪🏼
@nicksymmonds 5 жыл бұрын
I think you will find it really helpful!
@jbhanehoj 5 жыл бұрын
Amazing series - keep it up!!
@nicksymmonds 5 жыл бұрын
glad you are enjoying it!!!
@byakuyasensei5504 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Nick, You Will Break 11 This Season!! Your videos are always awesome and informative :)
@nicksymmonds 5 жыл бұрын
thanks! very glad you are enjoying them
@big_edd 4 жыл бұрын
7:37 playing Empty Walls by Serj Tankian, whoever's running the music has great taste
@theaustinouradaboiii1212 4 жыл бұрын
the fifth Ace 9:26 is disturbed sound of silence
@stephenvipcity5951 3 жыл бұрын
Excellent sir
@schooie3787 5 жыл бұрын
really nice to see you beginning to do block starts I'm a sprinter myself and its good to see you're getting a deep breath at the start when up in set, of course this isn't a full block start to 30 metres or whatever but you'll find a diff holding that breath to 10 metres then letting it out. Keep up the good work and focus on that drive :)
@nicksymmonds 5 жыл бұрын
thank you!! there is still a ton for me to learn about blocks
@dangeerraaron 5 жыл бұрын
Great instructional video! I am trying to learn block starts to teach athletes (I am distance runner by trade), this really helps breakdown the mechanics! Huge fan of you as an athlete and your channel. Keep up the great work!
@nicksymmonds 5 жыл бұрын
thank you for following me career!!
@Pioqueug000 5 жыл бұрын
Waking up from a nap to this... ITS CHRISTMAS- ITS CHRISTMAS!!!! No, actually it’s workout Wednesday 😎
@nicksymmonds 5 жыл бұрын
ha! Hope you like it :)
@myrobotisgas 5 жыл бұрын
You should compare your start to that of an elite sprinter, the more you practice it, the more subtleties and differences you’ll notice between your start and a world class start. This will give you a better visual of what you’ll be aiming for as opposed to what the coach is trying to describe, just a tip that worked for me when I first learned to use blocks. Asafa Powell has one of the best starts, there is plenty of good slo mo vids of him too
@evantakayoshi8611 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video! I have a meet tomorrow and I need to use blocks.
@nicksymmonds 5 жыл бұрын
no prob! good luck in your race
@bretstevens262 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for showing coach's session with you. It was awesome insight into the blocks usage. Is there any benefit to middle aged hobby jogger, like myself, learning to use blocks?
@nicksymmonds 5 жыл бұрын
yes! it is an explosive & technical move that is fun to learn and very helpful if you ever decide you want to race 400m or less
@alwaynebryan416 4 жыл бұрын
Good coach
@kofinater 5 жыл бұрын
Coach Rad seems super knowledgeable, might have to pick up that plyo book
@nicksymmonds 5 жыл бұрын
he is a GENIUS!!!
@bensommer344 5 жыл бұрын
That dude is like Jim Carey Look up Essop Merrick start drills. Brilliant breakdown of the elements & how to drill them
@rupinderkjattan5191 27 күн бұрын
@nicksymmonds Thanks im a new starter explained very well
@luighileal2462 5 жыл бұрын
Hey Nick, great video!! What is the distance between the tapes that you put on track to measure stride length? Thank youu
@nicksymmonds 5 жыл бұрын
tbh I do not know. Jimmy put those down and told me not to focus on them
@verycoyman 5 жыл бұрын
Love that System of a Down is blasting.
@nicksymmonds 5 жыл бұрын
UO track team bringing the A+ playlist!
@Unite1Wing 3 жыл бұрын
Hey Nick! I was just curious about that tape drill. How far should you place each piece of tape do you think? Is there a general rule?
@nikeswoosh7575 5 жыл бұрын
Great video Nick! I like the extra detail and way to utilize the new camera guy. You look like you might have soreness somewhere. Are you sore?
@nicksymmonds 5 жыл бұрын
very sore!! good eye. I did squats the day before this vid was shot
@ommmkepidahanid3373 4 жыл бұрын
How are you not on 1 million subs yet?
@myliferunning4010 2 жыл бұрын
Nice brother
@ParadiseChamp Жыл бұрын
Where did Coach Rad get this Extraordinary knowledge on how to train sprinters to become Champions at Sprinting?
@andrewprice1553 4 жыл бұрын
What are those measurements on the tape marks? Were those coaches recommendation for beginner level sprinters?
@Bluequiet 5 жыл бұрын
Does Radcliffe run masters?!?! Because it looks like he should be if he's not.
@nicksymmonds 5 жыл бұрын
he doesn't! But he could CRUSH it if he did
@Bluequiet 5 жыл бұрын
@@nicksymmonds His hip mobility seems off the charts. Ask him if he'd be willing to trade hips with me. Make sure to point out that I'm only 35, and remember that as a result of HIPAA, my medical history is legally PRIVATE. So, don't worry about that...
@shangrila73eldorado 4 жыл бұрын
do you live in eugene? i visited there in 2018. the druggies in the street turned me off. but the place is perfect for running and it looks like the rest of the peeps are nice. loved Pre's trail
@SkiRuns 5 жыл бұрын
Make me want to attempt to break 11. I only run the 400 and 800. I don’t even know my 100m time, but definitely in the 11 range somewhere.
@adonaiarruda3634 3 жыл бұрын
Really good backtracking songs hahaha
@aimieganih818 4 жыл бұрын
that track looks so big, is it 400m for 1 lap or 200m?
@ParadiseChamp Жыл бұрын
Do you need to send in weight on your arms when you are on your Set stance before the gun shoots off?
@ParadiseChamp Жыл бұрын
I'm left handed. Do you need to use your dominate leg as your front leg on the block stance?
@Ultegra10SPD 4 жыл бұрын
Oh what could i have done in HS track with this 1 video. We didnt have any sprint coaches and all i did was on my own. Some meets we didnt even have blocks. Recall having to start in a divot on the track once, slipping, then still running them all down ftw. Shame, my hammys wouldnt survive if i wanted to try and so same and break 11. PR was 11.1 or 2. Though overcoming childhood fears of running more than a sprint this last mth (bike to 5k) and managing 25min on raceday wad quite satisfying. -U10
@broadcasttttable 4 ай бұрын
I notice there were white marks about 18"-2' in front of start line. Are these the desired landing points for your first step out of the blocks?
@thegreathalcyon4967 2 жыл бұрын
Did Coach Rad ever get into how you can load the back foot more?
@anthonyballardo7051 Жыл бұрын
watched this in school
@kevincruikshank9371 5 жыл бұрын
Nick- with your great speed endurance, I have to believe that you ran more than a few 4x4 relays in your HS and college days . My guess is that as you are such a tough competitor, you usually ran anchor thus never had the need to use and learn blocks.
@SoundSpeeding 4 жыл бұрын
Kevin Cruikshank I am surprised he didn’t race several 400m as part of his 800m training
@Barbakoa 4 жыл бұрын
I’m late like usual. Did he end up breaking 11? What was his official time?
@ezekielanderson9055 3 жыл бұрын
Watching this the day of my 400 race. I've never used starting blocks 😂
@WheresFortune 2 жыл бұрын
What blocks were you using?
@kjsurvival8292 5 жыл бұрын
I may have missed this but what is with the sudden interest in sprinting? Did you wanna try something new or get a new challenge? Also nice video as always man!
@miller10 5 жыл бұрын
K&J Survival he wants to break 11 seconds in the 100m
@nicksymmonds 5 жыл бұрын
never ran the 100m, always wanted to
@fabionauer5037 4 жыл бұрын
How fast did you run the marathon?
@putinsgaytwin4272 4 жыл бұрын
Omg I’m from Ireland d and I find it so weird that you ran here
@toastyace5281 5 жыл бұрын
I would love the chance to race Nick Symmonds in the 100m hot damn (I dont run 100m but estimated pb would be 11.3s)
@nicksymmonds 5 жыл бұрын
Come to Eugene! I'll be racing the OTC all comers meets every Wednesday
@kingr8234 3 жыл бұрын
Since I do 110 meter hurdles, which leg should I put my first block on.
@porthmeor1 2 жыл бұрын
Depends on your lead leg into the hurdle.
@dement3481 4 жыл бұрын
Which Brand is your shoes? (Spikes)
@shangrila73eldorado 4 жыл бұрын
send me somma dat caffeine lol
@John_James21 5 жыл бұрын
They should use blocks in the 800. You would have did 1:42.54.
@paultoy9611 5 жыл бұрын
Balance in all things Nick! Right now I see too much wasted motion in your outward thrust and squaring up.I see an ice hockey player holding back a sprinter! Think rails with a much more narrowed base.You will do this.Wear horse blinders if you have to accentuate this.Attack this correctly and figure Yohan and Usain on either side of you.
@nicksymmonds 5 жыл бұрын
gotta learn bit by bit!
@paultoy9611 5 жыл бұрын
@@nicksymmonds You will.You are now on your way as a sprinter warrior!
@robertricker2727 5 жыл бұрын
After you get your 100 meters below 10s If you find a sled team you can go winter Olympics.
@nicksymmonds 5 жыл бұрын
ha!! that would be so freakin cool
@robertricker2727 5 жыл бұрын
Yes snow and ice is cool.
@Min-ec3vk 4 жыл бұрын
What do y’all think his 200m splits were in the 47.4. Probably pretty even
@josephmullenberg4205 5 жыл бұрын
In the nick-ed light I saw ten thousand people maybe more.
@nicksymmonds 5 жыл бұрын
ha! :D
@jordandorovata3027 5 жыл бұрын
need to work on the arms and keep them close to your body but not to much. 90 degree angle and have them going almost straight forward. need to have your jumping leg at the back for maximum pushing power
@mista_lord 4 жыл бұрын
thanks Nick! unfortunately my coach sucks
@leokashian8846 5 жыл бұрын
Hi Nick, I've been following your career and your new quest for a while and I wish you great success. I coach sprinters and I was enjoying what the coach was saying about block technique. It helps confirm my thoughts and methods on starts. I also am a photographer (not a videographer) and I know you didn't ask but I would like to offer a critique on this video. The focus went in and out several times and was somewhat distracting. The video also went off subject a few times and was shaky. I think a steady-cam and slightly wider lens would help it look more professional. I am looking forward to seeing the end result of all your training. Again I apologize if I have offended your or your videographer.
@nicksymmonds 5 жыл бұрын
this was Ryan's first time filming a T&F practice. It is a much different beast than filming other subjects. It will take him a few vids to really find his groove, but I think he did an A+ job here!
@ryancope2371 5 жыл бұрын
I always thought with his physic, he, be a 400 runner
@nicksymmonds 5 жыл бұрын
me or Jimmy?! :D
@dedgar6161 5 жыл бұрын
Is it just me or does it seem like nicks mouth isn’t synced with his voice?
@nicksymmonds 5 жыл бұрын
maybe .25 seconds off at the beginning. Good eye. These vids will get better and better as we learn how to best produce them!!
@williamvolen 5 жыл бұрын
Second
@nicksymmonds 5 жыл бұрын
woohoo!! :D
@ryankrause618 5 жыл бұрын
burners only playing in the background
@johnbabayaga9085 3 жыл бұрын
Behind the scenes be like : 😢 😿 😭
@Palahume 4 жыл бұрын
Nick you keep taking about how you've never gotten under an 11 second 100. If you think about it, how would it be possible for you to have ran a 1:42 in the 800m if you weren't capable of running under 11 seconds in an all out 100m?...
@shangrila73eldorado 4 жыл бұрын
ok i am not a sprinter, next video
@HaydnTUA 4 жыл бұрын
How old are you
@brandonwhite9270 4 жыл бұрын
Haydn TUA he is 36
@totallyraw1313 5 жыл бұрын
If you can break 11 sec for 100m, I'm pretty sure I could break 10 seconds!
@nicksymmonds 5 жыл бұрын
Dunno if I can do it, will find out this summer!!
@totallyraw1313 5 жыл бұрын
@@nicksymmonds I wish you luck buddy! Please post some videos of the type of exercises you're doing in the gym.
@calebhoo4193 5 жыл бұрын
why are they playing the sound of silence at the track
@HandelandJ 5 жыл бұрын
Why not?
@nicksymmonds 5 жыл бұрын
haha I dunno. UO track team bringing the playlist
@jefui1 5 жыл бұрын
Once you learn to push through your hips 10.7 is coming
@poteinskydumesle1254 4 жыл бұрын
Can you please buy me a spriting spike
@freshurb8963 3 жыл бұрын
To be totally honest this guy sounds like he is spitballin on his "expertise" with blocks. Seems like he's made a career bullshtn his who life and has gotten away with it.
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