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Message: <blockquote data-quote="The Sigil" data-source="post: 9773839" data-attributes="member: 2013">Well, <a href="https://www.milesplit.com/articles/239017/training-for-maximum-speed-takes-patience-and-recovery" target="_blank">Training For Maximum Speed Takes Patience And Recovery</a> suggests that three sixty-meter sprints (which take less than 10 seconds each) is strenuous enough to degrade performance."Performing three runs at near maximum speed could mean taking anywhere from 10 to 15 minutes between each of the 3 runs. Yes, the runner may be able to get through 3 x 60 metres in a few minutes, but the second and third repetition will be a deteriorated effort, and not yield the intended result."And that it takes at least 24 hours, possibly 96 hours, for full recovery."The ability to recover from speed-training sessions varies among individuals. However, no one should ever routinely train for speed two days in a row. Twenty-four hours is simply not enough time for the body to recover....Some athletes only need 48 hours recovery, so they can sprint hard three days per week--i.e. Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Others may need 72 to 96 hours recovery--i.e. Monday and Thursday, or even Monday and Friday. The athlete and coach must be observant that speed sessions aren't crammed together in a training cycle. (Note: A meet day is also considered a speed day.)"So, uh, the last time somebody sprinted for 30 seconds in a 24-hour period (granted for me that would be "decades ago" but for others could be "an hour ago")?</blockquote>

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