Quote Originally Posted by indysteel View Post
I'm not a huge fan of the idea of non-runners (which I think you are) doing "sprints," no matter how warmed up. In trying to figure out whether I can safely do speed work myself, I've consistently been cautioned to wait until I have an adequate mileage base. Now, just how adequate that base has to be is subject to debate, but some base is recommended. And even then, I need to be really careful with form, especially with overstriding. So, with that in mind, I'd proceed cautiously when it comes to sprints, and jogging/running in general, as part of your classes at NIFS.
I agree - now the warmup exercise in question was only for about 15 meters, then we slowed to a jog for another 15 meters. We don't do this often, but our main workout yesterday was quite intense, so he was using every possible way to warm us up first. Right now I am not running at all until I've fully recovered. I probably would have been fine if I hadn't run 150 meters later in the workout, or jogged/walk up/down 5 flights of stairs....6 times. Stubborn I am...