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What Your Ankle Is Telling You About Your Sprint Speed
Sprint Performance
March 20, 20267 min read

What Your Ankle Is Telling You About Your Sprint Speed

If you want to sprint faster, you don’t need to start by obsessing over your knees or hips. Start lower. Your ankle is the last big 'translator' between your body and the ground.

By SpeedTrackr TeamRead
How to Measure Vertical Jump Without Equipment
vertical jump
March 20, 2026

How to Measure Vertical Jump Without Equipment

No fancy jump mats? No problem. Learn how to accurately measure your vertical power using just a wall, some chalk, and physics.

By SpeedTrackr TeamRead
Block Start vs 3-Point Start: Which Should You Use?
Sprint Technique
March 17, 20268 min read

Block Start vs 3-Point Start: Which Should You Use?

Should you use blocks or a 3-point start for your sprint? We break down the differences, who should use what, and how to decide without overthinking.

By SpeedTrackr TeamRead
Reaction Time Training: What the Data Actually Shows
Reaction Pro
March 17, 20267 min read

Reaction Time Training: What the Data Actually Shows

Reaction time is a critical performance trait, but it's often misunderstood. Discover what the data shows about training your reflexes and how to measure it accurately.

By SpeedTrackr TeamRead
SpeedTrackr vs VueMotion: Honest Comparison for Sprinters and Coaches
SpeedTrackr
March 14, 2026

SpeedTrackr vs VueMotion: Honest Comparison for Sprinters and Coaches

An honest, side-by-side look at SpeedTrackr and VueMotion — what each does well, where each falls short, and who each one is actually built for.

By SpeedTrackr TeamRead
What Is Ground Contact Time and Why Does It Matter?
Ground Contact Time
March 14, 2026

What Is Ground Contact Time and Why Does It Matter?

Discover why Ground Contact Time (GCT) is the secret metric separating elite sprinters from recreational athletes, and how to improve yours.

By SpeedTrackr TeamRead
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