What are the best conditions for sprinting? page

[Primal Toad]

I am talking about the surface. Barefoot Ted talked about running barefoot and said its best to run on a hard, flat surface. Even better than sand and grass.

But, what about sprinting? It then makes sense to sprint in VFF's on a hard, flat surface too. But, I can't see Barefoot Ted sprinting so I am not sure. It's such a quick strike.

Michael, the olympian sprinter, was teaching us how to sprint properly. That was on grass.

Now, I am officially unsure. What do you guys think?

[denbro01]

I dunno, but I think a sprint is a sprint is a sprint! I like grass, or dirt myself.

[federkeil]

I prefer grass with spikes, I easily push past the traction on VFF's when sprinting and doing high speed agility work

[Alex Good]

Sprinting is easiest on water.

[Primal Toad]

Sprinting is easiest on water.

Thank you. I am 40 minutes from Lake Michigan so when its warm enough I will have to make a trip there once a week.

[arthurb999]

A hill

[slesca]

I like the push from a hard packed beach. I find the uneven-ness of grass to slow me down and the hardness of the road to be jarring.

[Primal Toad]

I like the push from a hard packed beach. I find the uneven-ness of grass to slow me down and the hardness of the road to be jarring.

I actually agree with this. I need to live on a beach.... easy!

[IcarianVX]

I like sprinting in my VFF on grass. My best, most "comfortable" sprinting is indeed barefoot on a nice, flat sidewalk. It just feels right for some reason. The concrete gives me the best grip. Barefoot on pavement sucks usually.

[Don]

I usually sprint on the grass and uphill. But not always.
I like the intensity, up hill. And the ground is easier on my knees than the pavement.