HOW TO MAKE YOUR KIDS RUN FASTER
How to make your kids run faster. There is no one-size-fits-all activity like running. Even if they are only slightly different, everyone will look different when they run. This is caused by the various combinations of lower limb biomechanics and function, timing and muscle strength, and other unique characteristics. As these body parts move through the running gait cycle, they all come together to form a special package. Some may seem gangly, while others may appear stiff. Additionally, a tiny percentage of people appear to have been born to run.
HOW TO MAKE YOUR KIDS RUN FASTER
Young children enjoy running. sprinting is the first thing they do after learning to walk. It’s the best thing in the world to them. They just chug along, grinning and laughing the entire time, half the time even realizing they’re doing it. As children grow older, they start to enjoy sprinting in addition to movements. Actually, they adore a wide variety of explosive motions. Of course, they are unaware of that.
1. Running Methods
Large group of children running in the dandelion spring field
The focus of posture is to run “tall” with high hips. Use the “belt buckle” to take the lead. Don’t recline. A “tall” posture enables a lighter, quicker action and a full range of leg movement. Children frequently run with their hips low and back in a “sitting” position. “Low” hips cause heavy, sluggish movements by limiting leg action.
2. Focus on arm action
Consistent shoulders. Hands that are slightly closed. Driving arms that move backwards and downwards as opposed to forwards and upwards. No hands crossing over the midline of the body. The elbow angle opens and closes slightly during the forward and backward swings.
3. Focus on leg action
Kids participate in the 2019 Air Force Marathon Tailwind Trot 1K Kids Race hosted by Wright State University, Ohio, Sept. 20, 2019. The kids race was added for the little ones to also enjoy the weekend festivities, prior to the full marathon, half marathon, 10K and 5K. (U.S. Air Force photo by Michelle Gigante)
A high knee, high stepping motion. Dorsiflexed feet are drawn back toward the shins. The forward-pointing feet. Focus on arm action,.
4. Consistent shoulders
Hands that are slightly closed. Driving arms that move backwards and downwards as opposed to forwards and upwards. No hands crossing over the midline of the body. The elbow angle opens and closes slightly during the forward and backward swings.
Focus on leg action
a high knee, high stepping motion.
Dorsiflexed feet are drawn back toward the shins. The forward-pointing feet.
Strength
the application of diverse exercises that foster children’s explosiveness. For instance, standing long jumps. A medical ball is thrown. begins in a variety of positions. Fun short-distance running games and races. Method of Beginning As needed, based on the athlete’s age and developmental stage: Standing begins § Block starts§ Crouch starts
Method of Acceleration
Focus
Ankle to ears in a forward lean; Pay attention to the first few steps. During the first few steps, all of the power comes from the top of the head. A large arm gesture. Gradually ascend to a tall running position. 3. Top Speed chances to run short distances at top speed with strong recovery. Flying starts are what I prefer, with a jog or skip build-up of 10–20m and a maximum sprint of 15–30m.
The capacity to sustain speed over an extended period of time is known as speed endurance. Repetitive runs over a moderate distance with good technique, rhythm, and balance are a good way to help kids 11 years old and older develop this ability.
Summary
the goal of coaching children to run is to develop power, maximum speed, and speed endurance while teaching dependable technique, acceleration, and starting skills. Speed endurance should be the least important factor, while technique should come first. The idea that the basics must come first serves as the foundation for all of this.