Sprinting Isn’t for Everyone (And That’s the Point)

Shallow and Veronica break down why sprinting carries unique force demands, why even elite athletes get hurt doing it, and how good coaches prepare clients for speed without forcing sprinting into every program.

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0:00 Sprinting and general population risk
0:42 Gatekeeping vs fear-mongering
1:24 Why elite sprinters still get injured
2:10 Case study: the 50-year-old dunk goal
3:10 Choosing longevity over timelines
4:03 Why coaches shouldn’t have a “style”
4:56 Training volume and sprint adaptation
6:17 Early tissue fatigue vs skill development
7:37 Nervous system fatigue in sprinting
8:30 Is sprinting really for everyone?
10:08 Training sprint qualities without sprinting
11:23 Sprinting as exaggerated walking