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San Francisco Track and Field Club (SFTFC) members train for various track events (100m, 200m, 400m, 800m 1,500m, 5,000m and 110m hurdles). Our coaches prepare training programs for sprinters and hurdlers, as well as separate workouts for mid- and long-distance runners, at our team practices. For our current practice schedule, please see our Events page.

The program for sprinters typically consists of warm-up, accelerations/power development and speed workouts. We hope the workouts below gives you some insight as to what we do on our practices. Please note that these are workouts somewhat customized for those who have been training with us. For those who are starting for the first time or who have had a break, we have a separate program that is not shared here but is aimed to build up strength without getting injured.

Past team track workouts

Sample track workouts

Below are sample track workouts. Chris Goodwin volunteered to put together these workouts, and many of us followed them on our team practice. Some of these workouts can be applied to longer distance training to gain speed and endurance.

100m

  • Warm up: 1 mile in and outs (100M sprint; 100M walk) each lap faster; last lap 200M sprint
  • STRETCHES
  • Drills
  • 2 X 300 Meter: 70% on 200M; 80% last 100M/ rest 15’
  • 2 X 100 Meter: 75%; rest 30”
  • 4 X 40 Meter: Quick; rest 20”

400m

  • Warm up: 1 mile in and outs (100M sprint; 100M walk) each lap faster; last lap 200M sprint
  • STRETCHES
  • Drills
  • 2 X 500 Meter: 70% on 400M; 80% last 100M/ rest 5’ between 15’ at end
  • 2 X 200 Meter: 75%; rest 30”
  • 4 X 40 Meter: Quick; rest 20”

800m

  • Warm up: 1 mile in and outs (100M sprint; 100M walk) each lap faster; last lap 200M sprint
  • STRETCHES
  • Drills
  • 2 X 1000 Meter: 70% on 800M; 80% last 200M. Rest 5′ between 15′ at end
  • 2 X 400 Meter: 75%. Rest 30″
  • 4 X 80 Meter: Quick: Rest 20″

1,500m

  • Warm up: 1 mile in and outs (100M sprint; 100M walk) each lap faster; last lap 200M sprint
  • STRETCHES
  • Drills
  • 1 X 2000 Meter: Rest 15′
  • 3 X 1200 Meter: Rest 5′ between

Comprehensive track workout programs

For more comprehensive workouts, please see one of following documents prepared by Chris Goodwin.

100m

400m

800m

1,500m

In addition, check the Sprinter’s Guide by Aaron Thigpen for dynamic stretches and drills, as well as training and racing tips for sprint events.

Track drills to develop efficient running form

Above workouts require solid running mechanics. In order to maintain good running mechanics, we do track drills to develop efficient running form. Watch the videos on the Running Drills page and practice proper running techniques and mechanics.

 

Disclaimer: Athletes view and use the above workouts at their own risk, and these sample programs are provided for entertainment purposes only. San Francisco Track and Field Club claims no responsibility for the consequences of private individuals’ personal decisions to exercise.