Intermediate Sprint Training

Below is an example of a sprint training programme which might be done by an intermediate athlete training 4 times a week. It should be stressed that young athletes should be encouraged not to specialise too early and try a variety of events and training methods.

This is for athletes wanting to achieve of times of 11.6 (100m) and 23.5 (200m) for boys and 12.8 (100m) and 26.0 (200m) for girls.

Weeks 1 to 14 - Phase 1 - Early to Mid Winter

Weeks 15 to 20 - Phase 2 - Late Winter

Weeks 21 to 23 - Phase 3 - Early Spring

Weeks 24 to 33 - Phase 4 - Mid to Late Spring

Weeks 34 to 45 - Phase 5 - Early to Mid Summer

Weeks 46 - 52 - Phase 6 - Mid to Late Summer

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Sprinting girl