Loving these videos. Its so interesting to see how much is involved. Didn't realise how much strength work there was. I was reasonable at sprinting years ago. Tried longer distance including a half marathon but not for me!
Thanks mate, as a slighly-better-than-average youth sprinter (16 years old, 11.2 100m) those videos are reaaally helpful. I find myself comparing my workouts and my training times to yours way more often than I should 😹😹😹, sometimes it makes me feel great other times it makes me feel shit lmao
That’s a really solid time at 16! Keep working away, you have plenty of time and it sounds like you’re in a similar position as myself at the same age. I’m glad you enjoy the videos🙏🏼
It’s interesting that you’re absolutely blazing fast but you bench more than you front squat. Do other guys in your club have similar bench:front squat ratios?
It’s a weakness that I’m trying to address this year, my quad strength isn’t the best and my speed is generated from my stiff ankles/strong calves. The other guys don’t have this issue, but I’m working on fixing it🙏🏼
the bench is insane strong! what was bodyweight when doing those strength test? If i'm not misstaken i see him doing powerclean more than front squating wich is crazy.. It proofs that squat strength doesn't mean much but powerclean/snatch and jumping correlates much better. Even his hamstring strength with nordics isn't that strong from what i saw. I think it's his core strength and movement efficiency that makes him so fast.
@@dTristras it’s always been a strong point for me! I’ve just fine tuned it over the last few years so I can optimise my ground reaction time which has helped a lot
A lot of it is genetic but mainly doing plyometric based drills, I always do explosive drills as part of my daily warm-up routine and focusing on short ground contact time whilst doing them really helps with the ankle stiffness
Personally I prefer a spike that fits tight so that it’s not moving around when you plant your foot, and prevents any power loss especially if you’re running around a bend
@joeferguson200 Thanks for letting me know, mate. I have asthma, too, and use the brown preventative puffer Becotide. Is that what you take, too? I assume you're allowed to take it as I wouldn't think it would be performance enhancing. Probably the opposite!
I used to have a full on getting into the blocks routine but it got too long! My pre race rituals sometimes change between seasons so I’ll find out soon
Bro your toe is pointing down when your coming out the blocks. bring the up. dont drag the toe! Your right arm comes all the way back in your drive phase, thats too much energy going the wrong way. At all times when your arms are going up they should be shaped like a V and going back they should be shaped like a L (L,V). Your doing a great job, sometimes its the little things that will bring your time down. Because you clearly have what it takes! keep up the great work!!!
I’d say being on the lighter side helps my times but within reason, I normally have a race weight which at the minute for me sits around 69kg and that’s when I feel the best
@@joeferguson200 I'm still yet to find that right weight still learning the sport always feel like I could lose a lot more as I was around 80kg in summer racing but that was my first proper outdoor season getting some experience
@@joeferguson200 tips for top end speed granted I'm 5ft8 , I've ran 3.76 30m from first movement. But my best split timed from 30-60m has only ever been 3.08 quickest. Lack a little flexibility hamstring wise , obviously made massive progression from when I started Feb 2023 but still top end speed hasn't seem to improved just acceleration/technique
Since I had to accelerate up the hill for the first 30m so to try and find a nice balance, with the indoor 200m you start at the top of the hill which makes the outer lanes more beneficial
I’m 5”10, you can definitely be fast at pretty much any height, it’s all about getting the most out of your body in terms of stride length and ground reaction time. Keep up the solid work!
3:06 A typo- we have 120kg on the bar, not 60kg 😅
I'm pretty sure sub 6.6 is on the cards... You're lookin' really good... your posture's really solid...
That would be perfect for this season, Thank you🙏🏼 Let’s see if I can do it!
Very cool to see your prep. Thanks for sharing man, you’re gonna do great this season!
Thanks a lot!🙏🏼
They keep getting better and better ⚡️❤️🔥
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Congratulations on your four back to back races Joe. Way to go bro.
Thank you!
Best video so far
Keep going you are doing great
Thanks a lot! Really appreciate the support🙏🏼
Really interesting watch bro. Very inspirational hope you make it big bro. You have a lot of potential
Thanks a lot I really appreciate the support🙏🏼 And glad you enjoy the content!
Loving these videos. Its so interesting to see how much is involved. Didn't realise how much strength work there was. I was reasonable at sprinting years ago. Tried longer distance including a half marathon but not for me!
Thanks a lot! Yeah I’m normally in the gym 3X per week so there’s almost as much strength work as there is speed work!
this is the one we’ve been waiting for!!!
Enjoy!🙏🏼
Thanks mate, as a slighly-better-than-average youth sprinter (16 years old, 11.2 100m) those videos are reaaally helpful. I find myself comparing my workouts and my training times to yours way more often than I should 😹😹😹, sometimes it makes me feel great other times it makes me feel shit lmao
That’s a really solid time at 16! Keep working away, you have plenty of time and it sounds like you’re in a similar position as myself at the same age. I’m glad you enjoy the videos🙏🏼
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great content! I also love your explanations on the start and the timings. what running shoes are you using for warmup and tempo runs?
Thank you! I have a rotation but at the moment my favourites are the Adizero SL
Keep up the good work! May God bless you
Thank you! God bless you too🙏🏼
Yeah this was the best episode yet 👏loving the series
Thank you! I’m glad you’re enjoying the series 🙏🏼
incredible Joe!
Thanks man🙏🏼
Best video yet Joe .. Great work 👍
Thanks a lot!🤝
Smash the comp 🙌
Thank you! Let’s get it⚡️
@@joeferguson200 🫡🫡
Love from Nepal brother ❤🇳🇵
Thank you🙌🏼
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Deffo going sub 6.6 🔥🔥🔥
Let’s gooooo!🔥🤝
It’s interesting that you’re absolutely blazing fast but you bench more than you front squat. Do other guys in your club have similar bench:front squat ratios?
It’s a weakness that I’m trying to address this year, my quad strength isn’t the best and my speed is generated from my stiff ankles/strong calves. The other guys don’t have this issue, but I’m working on fixing it🙏🏼
the bench is insane strong! what was bodyweight when doing those strength test?
If i'm not misstaken i see him doing powerclean more than front squating wich is crazy..
It proofs that squat strength doesn't mean much but powerclean/snatch and jumping correlates much better.
Even his hamstring strength with nordics isn't that strong from what i saw.
I think it's his core strength and movement efficiency that makes him so fast.
@@Leonidas-eu9bbhe said he's around 68kg that bench press is absolutely crazy. Guys lifting that much are way way bigger
@@joeferguson200I've known many sprinters but I'm absolutely amazed at your ankle/calf strength
@@dTristras it’s always been a strong point for me! I’ve just fine tuned it over the last few years so I can optimise my ground reaction time which has helped a lot
What's your hang clean max? Seems like you can do more than 120kg.
My 1 rep max is 125kg
@@joeferguson200 What a talent !!!
What work did you do to get really strong and stiff ankles and calves?
A lot of it is genetic but mainly doing plyometric based drills, I always do explosive drills as part of my daily warm-up routine and focusing on short ground contact time whilst doing them really helps with the ankle stiffness
Do you recommend a spike that really raps around your foot or one that’s a bit more lose?
Personally I prefer a spike that fits tight so that it’s not moving around when you plant your foot, and prevents any power loss especially if you’re running around a bend
@@joeferguson200thanks
I was looking to buy the prime sp2 and wasn’t sure which size to get
@@maltemersmann7474 I’d say take your normal size, I take a size UK8 which is true to size for me
Looking good, mate.
Btw do you have asthma, or have you ever had it?
Thanks! I do actually have asthma and have had it since being a child, I’ve just managed it and it hasn’t affected my athletics too much
@joeferguson200 Thanks for letting me know, mate. I have asthma, too, and use the brown preventative puffer Becotide. Is that what you take, too? I assume you're allowed to take it as I wouldn't think it would be performance enhancing. Probably the opposite!
What are your pre race rituals 🙃
I used to have a full on getting into the blocks routine but it got too long! My pre race rituals sometimes change between seasons so I’ll find out soon
Bro your toe is pointing down when your coming out the blocks. bring the up. dont drag the toe! Your right arm comes all the way back in your drive phase, thats too much energy going the wrong way. At all times when your arms are going up they should be shaped like a V and going back they should be shaped like a L (L,V). Your doing a great job, sometimes its the little things that will bring your time down. Because you clearly have what it takes! keep up the great work!!!
Thanks for the pointers, we’re working on it especially the arm swing.
Thanks for the support it’s much appreciated!
How do you find your body weight affects your sprint times
I’d say being on the lighter side helps my times but within reason, I normally have a race weight which at the minute for me sits around 69kg and that’s when I feel the best
@@joeferguson200 I'm still yet to find that right weight still learning the sport always feel like I could lose a lot more as I was around 80kg in summer racing but that was my first proper outdoor season getting some experience
@@joeferguson200 tips for top end speed granted I'm 5ft8 , I've ran 3.76 30m from first movement. But my best split timed from 30-60m has only ever been 3.08 quickest.
Lack a little flexibility hamstring wise , obviously made massive progression from when I started Feb 2023 but still top end speed hasn't seem to improved just acceleration/technique
why didn't you run the 120 on more outer lane?
Since I had to accelerate up the hill for the first 30m so to try and find a nice balance, with the indoor 200m you start at the top of the hill which makes the outer lanes more beneficial
How tall are you I'm short at 5'6 but I'm training like a mad man cause I love the sport and you look 5'8 but not sure so just asking
I’m 5”10, you can definitely be fast at pretty much any height, it’s all about getting the most out of your body in terms of stride length and ground reaction time. Keep up the solid work!
Will do...thank you