Requirements
Track - Cones
Team Warmup (10 Minutes)
Jogging Warmup: 2-3 Laps, Jog Forward, Skip Forward, Jog Backward, Skip Backward, Side Shuffles
Dynamic Warmup: Arm Swings, Leg Swings Side to Side & Front to Back, Glute Kick Run, Straight Leg Bound, High Knee Run, Backwards Run
Team Static Stretch: Shoulder/Chest, Butterfly, Seated Hamstring, Hip Twist, Kneeling Hip Flexor, Quads, Calves
Build-Ups: 3 x 80m – 60%, 80%, 80%
Long Distance Drills (40 Minutes)
Pyramids Drill (15 Minutes)
Purpose: Builds endurance.
Setup: Mark off the following intervals: 100 meters, 150 meters and then 200 meters.
How It Works:
1.
Runner starts off running for 100m, and then he or she
rests for 10 seconds.
2. Then they start running again, for 150m, and then they
take a 15 second rest.
3. Then the runner does the last 200m and then rests for
20 seconds.
4. At this point (the top of the pyramid), the runner runs
again for 200m, but then only rests for 15 seconds, then
they run 150m.
5. Then the runner rests for 10 seconds and runs the final
100m.
6. Repeat the drill twice – with a 4 to 5 minute rest in between.
Coaching Tips:
Distance & Sprint Drill (15 Minutes)
Purpose: Helps runner develop an end-of-therace burst.
Setup: You will need an open track for the runner to run a specific distance – depending on what event they are working on.
How It Works:
1.
Once the runner reaches the final 50 to 100m
(depending on the length of the race), they need to
increase their acceleration for that final stretch.
2. It is important for the runner to finish the race strong, and not lag behind.
Coaching Tips:
Run Jog Jump Drill (10 Minutes)
Purpose: Builds endurance and explosive power in the legs.
Setup: You need an open track and a 50m open area.
How It Works:
1. Athlete runs 400m and then does a 100m recovery
jog.
2. Repeat this combination eight times.
3. Then do three sets of broad jumps over a 50m area.
Coaching Tips:
Team Cooldown (10 Minutes)
Jogging Cool Down (5 Minutes): 1-2 Laps, Jog Forward, Jog Backward, Side Shuffles
200m Walking (5 Minutes): Heel Walk, Backwards Walk
Team Static Stretch (5 Minutes): Shoulder/Chest, Groin, Hips, Quads, Calves