Daniel Pezzola previously worked on the maintenance crew for Montgomery, New York’s Holiday Inn Express & Suites. He now works as a delivery driver for Washingtonville Pharmacy, located in Washingtonville, New York. An accomplished athlete during his high school years, Daniel Pezzola sprinted the 100-meter dash in just 12 seconds.
The 100-meter dash is all about speed, so as a sprinter preparing for the dash, your main goal will of course be improving your time. Follow these three tips to help shave precious seconds off your 100-meter dash.
- A Good Start - A fast start can mean the difference between breaking your personal record or falling short of it. Get off the line quickly by placing your weight forward and resting it on your toes and palms. Consider practicing your start by itself to both improve your speed and get used to the starting pistol.
- Form Over Reach - Though you may be tempted to reach, trying to cover more distance with each stride, aim for perfect form instead. Reaching can actually slow you down, as the poor form causes your leading foot to absorb your momentum. Instead, focus on never exceeding a 90-degree angle with your knees, ankles, or hips, which gives you an ideal mix of stride length and speed without sacrificing any of your power.
- Breathing Speed - Improving your breathing speed is critical to improving your actual speed. With all the explosive energy required to run a 100-meter dash, you need to supply your muscles with adequate oxygen, lest you run out of energy before the finish line. Practice your breathing speed daily by breathing in and out as quickly as you can. Do several sets of this breathing exercise, starting with each set lasting 30 seconds and working your way up to one minute. Ensure your breaths are deep, and when resting don't hold your breath, because it may cause you to faint during the drill.
