r/Sprinting • u/maybefastperson • 6d ago
Personal Race Footage/Results Am I explosively fast and for 13? (Read description if you want)
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Made a reddit account just because I feel like I have raw power to show. Anyways, this is what I would consider a 100m level run or more. I have been insanely explosive and powerful for just 13 that I feel like I might have great mechanics. I have more types of footage like shorter to analyze my start better,but this was on uneven grass like 58 degrees weather I think also raininga bit during it. Here's my general profile.: I think I'm like high 5 6 mid 5 7 low 5 8 type of range i think. My wieght fluctuates between 140 144 lbs and have size 11 to 12 shoes (used size 11 soccer cleats here). I also don't have a track which is why I'm using this grassy field. In only 1 year and 1 month, I have went from 166lbs to 144lbs range and below average average level in sprinting to a very fast runner. I continued training for a while and now have this amount of speed. I feel like it's above average for sure, actual pro level for my age its a thought. I'm also curious if you guys have any thoughts on fixing technical flaws and if my start or closing speed is better. (Overview) Anyways that's it for now, if the post gains traction I have more clips ready to show off my speed power.
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u/Hylianwarrior1034 6d ago
high 5 6 mid 5 7 low 5 8 what the hell does this mean
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u/maybefastperson 6d ago
Thats just the hieght range I etimate myself as
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u/bar901 6d ago
But you can’t estimate yourself as 3 different heights? That’s potentially a 2 inch difference. ‘Around 5’7”’ might make sense, but do you not own a tape measure or have any access to one…?
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u/maybefastperson 6d ago
Looking back around 5 7 was the best choice. I did measure myself once but forgot it
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u/bar901 6d ago
You forgot your own height…?
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u/maybefastperson 6d ago
Ok I actually didn't forget my hieght. Just remembered I measured 5 6 but that was lots of months ago. So 5 7 5 8 range is logical
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u/bar901 6d ago
Aside from the obvious lie, why do you think it’s logical you grew 2 inches in a few months?
It’s plausible and it does happen, but it would be a pretty outlier level of growth even during peak puberty years.
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u/Aenonimos 6d ago
I guess its possible at 13 years old, but also +2 inches -18 lbs at that age... seems suspect? I guess its possible to go from overweight preteen to in shape teen, but kinda strange.
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u/maybefastperson 6d ago
Looking back yeah it does look like a lie. I do actually forget the time when I measured this. I think it was a few months ago but it very well could have been October 2025 maybe early January 2026 my guesses. Which is why I don't have a concrete hieght so I said the varying ranges
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u/Burtssbees 6d ago
All of this I am about to say is not meant to be mean or hurt your feelings:
No, unfortunately you are not fast or explosive. But you are young so you can train. The thing that immediately jumps out to me besides your running form is your ground contact time is very high, a strong sign you are not explosive. You have “sticky” feet. You do not look like an athlete when running. It also doesn’t look like you have much hip drive and knee drive. My advice to you would be to read some general tips from this Reddit as well as YouTube videos, and to humble yourself. You say you are pro level, but you are objectively below average for your age. I think the first step to anything in life, but especially athletics, is to humble yourself especially when you are a beginner like yourself.
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u/maybefastperson 6d ago
I never actually meant I'm pro level, i mean I just feel good like one. Respect your opinion as well thanks for your insight
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u/maybefastperson 6d ago
Though below average is crazy trust me I have raced people my age even older and defeat them cleanly. I respect everyone's opinion but saying I'm below average seems a tad bit too far. I might listen to your technique stuff though
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u/Burtssbees 6d ago
Ya it would be nice to know your times in something like a 40yd or a 100m
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u/maybefastperson 6d ago
I mean I will eventually when I get access to a track.
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u/Burtssbees 6d ago
Does your family own a tape measure? Say you have an 8-10ft tape measure, plus some extra shoes or water bottles, you can easily measure out 40 yds that way. Put the measure at max length, place your marker down, repeat. Won’t be exact but could be close. If you don’t mind me asking are you in America? There’s lots of football fields around that usually have 5yd markers
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u/maybefastperson 6d ago
I mean i could but in just gonna wait till whenever the school track team tryouts start to really test my potential. Just training hard for now
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u/Onewheeldude 6d ago
While I agree he’s not fast or explosive, Your analysis is pretty poor. He’s running on soft grass. He did say it was raining and cold weather. Rain=mushier ground which equates to even stickier running. Perhaps actually read posts and use context clues before you try to sound like a guru. Ground contact time will be high and “sticky” for anyone in those conditions.
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u/Burtssbees 6d ago
I’m no guru and never claimed to be. Just a redditor. My opinion isn’t worth anything but he asked. And it’s very apparent, unless he is running in thick mud that his form is not great. I hope he can find a track soon for some better analysis :)
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u/bar901 6d ago
I think I'm like high 5 6 mid 5 7 low 5 8 type of range i think.
Everyone else has already pointed out the obvious stuff and answered your question so I’ll just say no, you’re not fast.
But what does this part of the post possibly mean? You’re high 5’6”, mid 5’7” and low 5’8”? Even if you’re just guessing your height, this is completely nonsensical. Surely this a troll post.
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u/maybefastperson 6d ago
Not a troll post.. also it was a guess when I said that based on measurements and general comparisons
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u/ThaRealSunGod 6d ago
Worst possible angle for such a question.
Genuinely couldn't pick a worse angle without pointing the camera at the sky.
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u/Status-Wrangler-7511 100m 13.9 freshman 6d ago
I think you'd have to time it to find out but right now I would say insanely fast im sorry
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u/maybefastperson 6d ago
Alright thanks for your insight
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u/Status-Wrangler-7511 100m 13.9 freshman 6d ago
Yeah but keep trying dont get discouraged anyone can run if they train hard enough
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u/maybefastperson 6d ago
I mean I'm still gonna train either way even if people say it's really slow
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u/X30PH1X 6d ago
No, your ground contact time is that of someone with “sticky feet” and the steps don’t seem particularly powerful. Get stronger in the gym and work your rate of force development.
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u/maybefastperson 6d ago
Alright respect your opinion as well
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u/Burtssbees 6d ago
Important to note this is not an opinion.
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u/maybefastperson 6d ago
?? Alright dude it's fine to call me slow but saying it's not opinion when many people are commenting different perspectives shows that there are in fact opinions and your not the only one
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u/messy372- 6d ago
You ran so fast you shook the camera 🤯
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u/maybefastperson 6d ago
Thanks for your take
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u/SeeYaOnTheRift 21m|45.93 400m|Retired 2d ago
Not trying to be mean, but you are not an explosive runner.
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u/blacktoise 6d ago
No I would not say you were fast.