sprinting

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    Sprinting as Fast as You Can Will Keep You Drier In the Rain, Says Physics [Science]

    It's the age-old question. What's going to get you less wet, sprinting through the rain or walking normally? There are a lot more factors involved than you might have thought, but physics dictates that running as fast as possible will normally keep you drier, unless there's a tailwind, or, err...
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    Desirable traits for a sprinter/hurdler? And best shoe company for sprinting?

    I'm 6'2, about 155 lbs, and I have pretty long legs. People tell me I should do hurdles, but what does it take to be good at it?
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    Sprinting away from ghosts?

    OK firstly i was sprinting somewhere in the dark and felt pretty scared someone else was there with me. Then i got to a car park and then ghosts started chasing me and i sprinted back to the direction i came from. That was last night and today i had my driving test and failed. What could this mean?
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    Ways to improve Sprinting?

    Hi, I am 14 and I am getting ready to start track again this year. Iv done track for about 4 years. I do the 100m, relays, hurdles {sometimes} and the high jump. My time last year for the 100m was 13.14s. I think thats pretty good but i really want to improve it for this year. My time last year...
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    Ways to improve Sprinting?

    Hi, I am 14 and I am getting ready to start track again this year. Iv done track for about 4 years. I do the 100m, relays, hurdles {sometimes} and the high jump. My time last year for the 100m was 13.14s. I think thats pretty good but i really want to improve it for this year. My time last year...
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    A question about sprinting in 100m?

    When I'm going full speed I loose my balance a little bit and it slows me down. What can I do about this?
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    wtd for preparation before a race (sprinting)?

    I am new at track this year and am getting used to racing. Ive only raced once for track, a 100 meter dash. This weekend I am in a 4x200 relay and am anchor for my team. I need to know how to get rid of the nervousness I get at the beginning of my race. I have done loads of cross country racing...
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    In an animal species known for endurance running rather than fast sprinting,...

    ...which would you expect? a) a relatively slow heart rate in order to lower oxygen consumption b) a lower pressure of oxygen in the alveoli c) an increase of storage of oxygen in myoglbin of its muscles d) a slower rate of oxygen consumption so that its breathing will not have to be accelerated...
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    In an animal species known for endurance running rather than fast sprinting, which

    of the following would? you expect? a) a relatively slow heart rate in order to lower oxygen consumption b) a lower pressure of oxygen in the alveoli c) an increase of storage of oxygen in myoglobin of its muscles d) a slower rate of oxygen consumption so that its breathing will not have to be...
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    In an animal species known for endurance running rather than fast sprinting, which

    of the following would? you expect? a) a relatively slow heart rate in order to lower oxygen consumption b) a lower pressure of oxygen in the alveoli c) an increase of storage of oxygen in myoglobin of its muscles d) a slower rate of oxygen consumption so that its breathing will not have to be...
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    wearing mid-distance spikes for sprinting?

    okay i have mid-distance spikes... here they are... Can i wear them for the 200m? thanks so much! and reply quick because my race is in an hour!!! http://www.asicsamerica.com/products/product.aspx?PRODUCT_ID=240010905&TITLE_CATEGORY_ID=250001623&PARENT_CATEGORY_ID=250001604 sorry try this...
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    Better Sprinting for boys track?

    hey, i just started running track this year as well same age and everything practicing always works, but running 100 meters over and over again isn't the right way i mean yeah do it a couple of times but not the whole time try relaying and working on you're breathing when you run and feet...
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    Track sprinting spikes?

    I run the 100m 200m and 400m. I consider myself to be a power runner. i currently have celar 3's and superfly 2's in my possession but neither of them fit how i want. should i try for the maxcat II's?
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    Having problems Sprinting when exercising?

    First lets start off-I am not fat- yes i'm physically fit. My problem is...when i sprint it feels as if my lungs are closing like asthma and i get trouble breathing. I am breathing correctly and my legs are not even tired nothing on my body is tired but my lungs. how ever if I jog i can jog long...
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    is 17 seconds a good sprinting time for 8th grader?

    for the 100 meter dash, is 17 seconds good for a 14 year old ? what could be done to help improve your times ? what muscles need to be improved upon ? tell the truth please :)
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    Trouble with lungs when sprinting distances.?

    First lets start off-I am not fat- yes i'm physically fit. My problem is...when i sprint it feels as if my lungs are closing like asthma and i get trouble breathing. I am breathing correctly and my legs are not even tired nothing on my body is tired but my lungs. how ever if I jog i can jog long...
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    Pole vaulting spikes vs. sprinting spikes?

    What's the difference between pole vaulting spikes and sprinting spikes? I am a pole vaulter and I am wanting to know if it would be worth it to by a pair a pole vaulting spikes, when I already have sprinting ones. Are pole vaulting spikes really that much different?
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    If I do sprinting with regular boxers instead of compression shorts, will it be

    unsafe for my balls? they hurt today after running without using compression shorts
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    i live in adelaide and am looking for knee high, red sprinting socks. does anyone

    know where to find some? the type that are relatively thin and won't fall down when i run. so basically i mean the professional running socks.
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    Does anyone know the rules for 100 meter sprinting?

    I have my analysis of performance for my GCSE PE and my sport is sprinting and i cant find anywhere on the internet what the exact rules are. pleaase help : )
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