I am curious as to what others think is an appropriate amount of rest is when sprinting during workouts -- let's say for 25s, 50s, 75s, and 100s? Also, is there any advantage to doing sprints with a short amount of rest?
So, now I am wondering whether it is beneficial to do hard sets of short distances on a short interval, as long as we recognize that it isn't sprinting. And if so, what are the benefits?
That's basically one form of lactic threshold. It can help train your body to perform under the stress of high lactic levels. When your body hits high lactic levels, you start to shut down. This training can help you push through that situation. In a racing situation, this is what helps you get home on the last 50 of a 200, or the last 100 of a 500, or of a 1000, when your arms and legs are burning in pain.
But no, it's not sprinting.
-Rick
So, now I am wondering whether it is beneficial to do hard sets of short distances on a short interval, as long as we recognize that it isn't sprinting. And if so, what are the benefits?
That's basically one form of lactic threshold. It can help train your body to perform under the stress of high lactic levels. When your body hits high lactic levels, you start to shut down. This training can help you push through that situation. In a racing situation, this is what helps you get home on the last 50 of a 200, or the last 100 of a 500, or of a 1000, when your arms and legs are burning in pain.
But no, it's not sprinting.
-Rick
