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Lesson 3:
Common Mistakes with Spring Training Plans
This lesson discusses the importance of a well-rounded sprint training plan that addresses both speed and endurance. It emphasizes avoiding extremes—too much aerobic base work or an overemphasis on short, fast runs. The session highlights how many athletes lack lactate tolerance from other sports and how track training can help build this capacity for better performance. Additionally, it stresses the necessity of running long reps at appropriate speeds and the fundamental principle: to run fast, athletes must train fast.
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Sprint training is more than just speed—it’s about precision, technique, and structured workouts that maximize an athlete’s potential. In this course, Coach Nick Buckvar breaks down the key elements of sprint performance, providing a clear roadmap for coaches and athletes to develop explosive speed, efficient mechanics, and race-day readiness. The course begins with a deep dive into sprint mech...