Drill

Instructions

1. 1Run at goal race pace and begin a maximal kick at a marked point 100 meters from the finish.
2. 2Note whether the kick can be sustained the full distance or fades before the line.
3. 3Adjust the kick starting point in future reps based on whether it faded or was held too long.

What to focus on

A kick distance that can be sustained at maximal effort to the finish line.

Common mistake

Starting the kick too early and fading badly before the line.