Sprint Battle

      It might not seem that sprinters communicate real life challenges with each other but, they do and have concerns that is similar to other athletes career choice such as: - Faster times: Sprinters are always looking to shave precious seconds or even milliseconds off their personal best times.   - Improved technique: Sprinters continually work on perfecting their starts, drives, and finishes to ensure they're running efficiently and effectively. - Increased power: Building explosive power through strength training and plyometrics is essential for generating speed and acceleration. - Better conditioning: Sprinters need to develop the endurance to maintain their speed over the duration of the race, which can be anywhere from 50 to 400 meters. - Mental toughness: Sprinters need to develop strategies to manage pressure, stay focused, and perform at their best when it matters most. - Competitive success: Ultimately, sprinters want to win races, break records,...

      As I look around the track industry, the majority of time I only see the 1 to 2% of sprint athletes dominating the market place, when it comes to public exposure, endorsements and rewards. It makes you  wonder, where is the  98% of athletic sprinters that make up the industry, what are they doing to stay relevant in sprinting. Do these athletes only train, what about their competitive market to stay relevant? A few weeks ago I posted a comment on Instagram stating some facts about the percentage of athlete that make it to become elite sprinters. The percentage of sprint athletes who make it to professionalism is relatively small. According to various sources, including the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) and the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), here are some rough estimates: 1. High school sprinters: About 1-2% of high school sprinters in the United States will go on to compete at the NCAA level. 2. NCAA sprinters:...