Usain Bolt didn’t reach true max velocity until the 50m mark in his 100m world record race. This tells us that the elite of the elite are holding their drive phase upwards of 40m during a race. It’s important to be patient with your acceleration as this is the phase where you gain momentum and produce for horizontally. Cue yourself to drive your legs down and back, keep your head down, and slowly rise your torso as you progress. Follow for more sports performance content to help you become a bet