400 meter workout term

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Lawrence
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400 meter workout term

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What does the term "swing down" mean as used by Clyde Hart? Used in one of his 400m workouts.
George Payan
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Defining swing down

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Its a term coach Hart uses to describe sprinting 50 meters an all out sprint, to a 50 meter swing down (decelerating), to a 50 meter jog, rest jog/walk for three minute rest between sets. In that session he will repeat until four all-out sprints are done. After the track workout the athletes are program to weight training.

The name of the workout: Speedmaker

Description: Speed fast / rest jog

Benefits: Speed, strength and running efficiency

Season: Mid/Late
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Lawrence
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Thanks

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Thanks, George.
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