The On Track & Field Podcast! Episode 145 | All Things Speed w/ Chris Korfist
Jul 15, 2025
Speed coach Chris Korfist, with decades of experience in sprint mechanics and athlete development, shares his insights on performance. He discusses the ideal warm-up routines tailored to individual athletes and the surprising role of simple sugars like gummy bears in boosting energy during competitions. Chris also warns against oversimplified drills seen online and emphasizes using reflective practices to enhance coaching. Plus, learn about the importance of acceleration training and the effective use of innovative tools like the 1080 machine.
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Reflect And Question Training Traditions
- Reflect on every practice and ask what you could have done better that day.
- Question traditions and learn the history behind drills, sets, and reps before prescribing them.
Context Matters More Than Clips
- Social media often reduces sprinting to 10-second drill clips lacking context.
- Coaches should focus on measured practice and apply ideas selectively instead of chasing viral drills.
Choose Drills Based On Purpose
- Ask why a drill exists and what specific physical platform it builds before using it.
- Strengthen the plant-side pelvic support and glute med to create fast, high-knee action with carryover to sprinting.