How Do You Run The 400 Meter Dash?
The 400 meter dash marks the boundary between the sprints and the middle-distance running events. You need to be fast in order to win, but you also need enough endurance to get you to the finish line, which is easier said than done. Strategy is also an important part of the 400 meter, since the race lasts considerably longer and has more turns than the other sprints. Start by exploding out of the blocks and accelerating to a comfortable race pace. You don’t want to accelerate as hard as you can or you’ll run out of energy, so back off the power a little and focus on finding the pace that’s right for you. Take the first turn as you would during a 200 meter dash. Turn your shoulder down the track as you round the turn and be careful not to let the centrifugal force of running the curve throw you off balance. Relax as you round the first turn and float down the back straight. Focus on maintaining the pace you’ve already created. Aim to hit the 200 meter mark about one to two seconds behin
