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Thirty minutes at our Van Nuys facility: we time you, film you, and tell you exactly what is costing you speed.
Free 30-minute assessment17400 Hamlin St, Van NuysSince 2014
What we recordTrack & Field
Splits at 10 m, 20 m and 40 yd, laser timed
Your sprint on film, phase by phase
Where the time is being lost, and the fix
The full session runs warm-up through cool-down. Every phase is below.
If you want to run faster, improve speed, and enjoy better overall health, sprinting is the way to go.
Sprint workouts are a game-changer, especially if you’re looking to maximize your fitness gains in a short amount of time. Unlike long-distance running, sprints are incredibly time-efficient, allowing you to achieve the same benefits in a fraction of the time.
The health benefits of sprint training are impressive. Regular sprinting can significantly boost your cardiovascular health, reducing the risk of heart disease.
The curve treadmill, Van Nuys
Sprint workouts are time-efficient and significantly boost cardiovascular health, body composition, and metabolic rate.
A proper warm-up and gradual progression are crucial for preventing injuries and improving sprinting performance.
Incorporating strength training and recovery techniques can enhance sprinting power and aid muscle recovery.
Every assessment is built on the same sequence — warm-up through cool-down. This is what each phase asks of you, and the footage of it.
Warm-up
Phase 01
Preparing your body with a proper warm-up is crucial before starting your sprint workouts. Dynamic stretches like the ‘Figure Four’ and ‘Quad Pull’ are excellent for loosening up your muscles and getting them ready for intense activity.
Build-up runs
Phase 02
Starting sprint training can be exhilarating, but progressing too quickly can lead to injuries. Building your sprinting foundation gradually helps avoid muscle soreness and other injuries.
Sprint drills, on film
Phase 03
Sprint drills are essential for enhancing your sprinting technique and overall speed. Beginners should start with efforts at 70-90% of their maximum speed to avoid overexertion and injuries.
Curve treadmill
Phase 04
Short distance sprints, such as the 60-meter and 100-meter dash, focus on achieving maximum speed and acceleration. The primary components for success in these events include explosiveness and top speed.
Long sprint workout
Phase 05
To excel in longer sprints like the 200m to 400m, focusing on speed endurance is crucial. Long sprint workouts emphasize maintaining speed and form under fatigue, which is essential for these distances.
Block starts
Phase 06
Interval sprint training is a powerful method for improving speed and endurance.
Strength for sprinters
Phase 07
Strength training workouts are a vital component of sprint training, as it helps develop the power and stability needed for effective sprinting.
Cool down
Phase 08
After an intense sprint workout, a proper cool down is essential to aid recovery and prevent injuries.
Foot contact, top speed
Phase 09
Proper form is crucial, especially when running at maximum speeds. A relaxed posture while sprinting prevents injuries and improves efficiency.
Improper form and tensionIncrease injury risks and hinder your progress.
OverstridingCauses strain on your muscles and joints.
Every athlete is timed and filmed before and after. A hand-held stopwatch is off by a tenth or two; the gates are not.
Timing gates
laser, not hand-timed
Motion capture
joint torque without force plates
Head coach
BS Exercise Science, Biomechanics
Coach’s own 40
22+ mph top speed
Training athletes since
With Morey and the Performance Lab I was able to improve my speed from 15.5mph to 19.8mph in 2 weeks.
With Coach Morey and Performance Lab I went from running a 7.04 to a 6.68.
Morey’s focus on timing and angles helped me tremendously to improve my running mechanics and 40 time.
What an assessment looks like
No guesswork and no generic workout on day one. We observe, measure and prioritize.
Run targeted movements and sprints while the coach records the mechanics that matter.
Review acceleration, speed and movement efficiency with objective feedback.
Get clear recommendations for the highest-impact next steps in training.
30 minutes at 17400 Hamlin St, Van Nuys — we time you, film you, and tell you exactly what is costing you speed.
Free, no payment required
30 minutes, in person at our Van Nuys facility
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