Hey Mackenzie! I'm a high school coach at a TINY little high school teaching new new hurdlers how to run hurdles. There are a lot of hurdle videos out there, but so far your video has been the most useful, and I've shared it with my atheletes to introduce them to running hurdles. I'd LOVE you to do more! Your breakdown is very practical and teaches them far better than I can.
Very informative video thanks Mackenzie I will share this with my daughter she is a junior in HS. And 2nd year of doing hurdles she won States her first year in 300 hurdles with bad technique this year we are focusing on proper technique training
When I first started hurdling I put hurdles in lanes 2 and 4 then stretched a length of crepe paper between and taped it to the hurdles. No fear of hurting myself. I like the foam hurdles if you can afford them. When you break the crepe paper just tape back together. Easy. Clean up after practice and throw away.
I have a track meet Tuesday and ive made it over the hurdle a lot of times, it’s my lack of confidence that stops me I’m doing 300m hurdles and i’m very scared for it so many thoughts stop me then I forget my movement and just give up, I don’t wanna do that anymore I wanna have confidence i’m not gonna win my first track meet and thats okay I just keep doing the drills and stuff ( my coach does those drills with us, we didnt have foam or nothing we have to start with the hurdle in the grass , last year I fell on a broken hurdle and ive been scared ever since ) Do you have any advice on like confidence and how I can grow it?
Confidence can be hard to master in the hurdles. Especially after a fall. But all hurdlers fall! I took a hard fall just the other week. And it’s easier said than done but take it one hurdle at a time, don’t focus on the whole race. And keep on focusing on your drills you’ll slowly get more comfortable with the race. Good luck you got this!
OMG SAME!!!! I am physically able to jump a hurdle but not mentally able. I’m here just as scared as you!! I’m doing my first meet tomorrow and I’m so scared.
@@julias-1354 yeah i hit a lot of hurdles.. but my coaches were proud i didn't stopped then on my last track meet i made it over all the hurdles expect for the last one i feel and like hurt my knee i had to sit w a ice pack for a hour watch 2400 and other stuff
Great video! I found the background music too loud and distracting, but that could be because I'm old. :)... Looking forward to part 2. Any chance of providing and demonstrating a preseason, in season and late season set of workouts for novice hurdlers. Maybe a series from beginning to racing? Thanks so much!
Mackenzie...Hi! Got a couple of questions for you. I'm a 74 year old male, who took up hurdling a few years ago, and have competed once, in a Masters meet. 100m, at a 30" height. Didn't care about speed or time, just wanted to see if I could do 10 hurdles in rhythm without falling. I did it, but oh so slow (lol). I was sixty-something then, now at my older age they put me in an 80m distance, 8 hurdles at 30". The problem is, the hurdles are 7m between each, instead of 8.5. Which means I've gone from 6 steps between to 4. Having a hard time...I could do three but my legs run out of steam after that, trying to maintain that 4-step rhythm. Is this simply an issue of leg strength? What drills can I do to build strength/explosiveness? I like my right leg as lead leg throughout the distance. Should I work on a 5-step rhythm, meaning I'll be alternating the lead leg? Aiming for a meet in June, so an ASAP answer would be appreciated. Thanks!
I am in high school and my coach recommended I try hurdles, Ive been practicing but an issue I have is if the first hurdle is set to boys 110m height, my body just stops me before I go over it. I know I can because Ive tried setting the first hurdle at the boys 400 height and then the rest at the 110 height and I can make it over those just fine, but its always the first one. Do you have any tips for something like that?
I have a weird question, but I am in middle school and when I am working on lets say keeping my arms in I tend to get the other things wrong like staying low even though I just got it down I am so confused as to why I am doing this? I also alternate my legs in-between and then I will get like 4 hurdles away from the finish line and stutter step really badly I have no idea as to why I am doing it? Any advice, tips, or drills that could help with any of that?
hey Karley :) It can be hard to maintain the other things you've learned while focusing on one thing to correct. I have experienced what you're describing. I think the important thing when you're learning one specific correction is to allow yourself to focus solely on that correction. It may compromise other things, but once you get that correction down, you'll be able to focus better on putting everything together. If you're talking about the 55/100m hurdles, one of the things I have found helpful is in practice bringing the hurdles in a little closer together. That will allow you to get a better rhythm and build up to the proper distance without feeling like you have to stutter. I hope this helps!
Life is in essence a track meet and if you cannot clear the hurdle you are not core forward and will not win in the others will pass you by in life what were the track field meet
I don't have a whole lot of knowledge on the guys height, but I would say the most important thing is making sure you emphasize your lean into the hurdle. That'll help you move forward rather than up, and it'll get you on the ground faster.
hey im a sort of beginner hurdler but im very short around 5’1 so I have to take more steps and I feel like I more of jump over the hurdles then glide and I don’t really know what do do with my hands do you have advice for how to stay low and swing arms properly?
Hi! One- don’t get discouraged because of your height! A lot of 100/60 hurdlers are on the shorter side. I would recommend working on flat short speed to get you feeling more confident at building momentum in between the hurdles so it doesn’t feel too far. That will also help the action of hurdling feel like a glide rather than a jump. I also think it is a good idea to break up the action into simpler bits. Focus on your trail leg and your lead leg separately and then combine them together. (I recommend using foam hurdles if you have access- or start will shorter hurdles). And for your arms that’s really something you have to train your mind and discipline yourself with. Focus on your arms when you do hurdle drills so that it becomes muscle memory. What your arms do your legs do. So if you swing your arms too wide and they linger- you will be in the air longer (aka jumping)
I think especially in middle school be cautious when you’re first learning hurdles. It can be very challenging to learn and teach in middle school. But my advice to you would be to put lots of focus on the drills I mentioned in this video. It’ll all end up coming together the cleaner those drills get. Good luck!
I've fallen over a hurdle and it's been impossible for me to get over them again. I'm really paranoid to do them again because I have a meet this week with a hurdles again.
I’m sorry to hear that! It can be really hard to get through that mental block after taking a fall. But once you get more comfortable it’ll be easier! I hope your meet went well
PART 2 IS UP !!
Thanks
Hey Mackenzie! I'm a high school coach at a TINY little high school teaching new new hurdlers how to run hurdles. There are a lot of hurdle videos out there, but so far your video has been the most useful, and I've shared it with my atheletes to introduce them to running hurdles. I'd LOVE you to do more! Your breakdown is very practical and teaches them far better than I can.
Thank you so much! I’m so glad it was helpful. I’ll definitely be making more hurdle videos!
This video was amazing! I am a sixth grader just starting track and my coaches very strongly recommend that I do hurdles!
Teaching my HS daughter how to hurdle (based on my college experience, similar to you) and REALLY loved your video and advice. VERY helpful!
Awesome!! I’m happy it was helpful :)
Very informative video thanks Mackenzie I will share this with my daughter she is a junior in HS. And 2nd year of doing hurdles she won States her first year in 300 hurdles with bad technique this year we are focusing on proper technique training
Thank you!! Ik I’m late, but could we get a pt 2?😁 thanks
Yep! I’ll plan for a part two :)
@@mackenziesullivann wow!! Thankyou!!!🤍
@@mackenziesullivann you’re amazing! i just started today
@@mackenziesullivann you’re amazing! i just started today
Thank you! And awesome good luck with everything!🫶
I have to learn how to hurdle in 1 day they are putting me in it for an invitational!!! Ahhh I’m a high jumper and a distance runner not a hurdler
Great educational info
When I first started hurdling I put hurdles in lanes 2 and 4 then stretched a length of crepe paper between and taped it to the hurdles. No fear of hurting myself. I like the foam hurdles if you can afford them. When you break the crepe paper just tape back together. Easy. Clean up after practice and throw away.
I just started hurtling and we never had foam hurdles but I'm doing pretty good
Thanks Makensie for making the video. Some very good advice given also.
Thank you!
Hey I am a middle school hurdler and this was really helpful so I can get better so thank you ❤❤❤
Awe of course!! Good luck❤️
Hi, you are inspiring!Thank you, saluting, from a special, home, trying to become a sleek functional, multi, cool sport.
I learned soooo much!!!! Please make more.
I have a track meet Tuesday and ive made it over the hurdle a lot of times, it’s my lack of confidence that stops me I’m doing 300m hurdles and i’m very scared for it so many thoughts stop me then I forget my movement and just give up, I don’t wanna do that anymore I wanna have confidence i’m not gonna win my first track meet and thats okay I just keep doing the drills and stuff ( my coach does those drills with us, we didnt have foam or nothing we have to start with the hurdle in the grass , last year I fell on a broken hurdle and ive been scared ever since ) Do you have any advice on like confidence and how I can grow it?
Confidence can be hard to master in the hurdles. Especially after a fall. But all hurdlers fall! I took a hard fall just the other week. And it’s easier said than done but take it one hurdle at a time, don’t focus on the whole race. And keep on focusing on your drills you’ll slowly get more comfortable with the race. Good luck you got this!
OMG SAME!!!! I am physically able to jump a hurdle but not mentally able. I’m here just as scared as you!! I’m doing my first meet tomorrow and I’m so scared.
@@julias-1354 yeah i hit a lot of hurdles.. but my coaches were proud i didn't stopped then on my last track meet i made it over all the hurdles expect for the last one i feel and like hurt my knee i had to sit w a ice pack for a hour watch 2400 and other stuff
@@kaitlynniscool I did it! Your advice helped me so much!!! Thank you so much!!
Help I have to do this for sports day and I’m terrified 😭
Great video! I found the background music too loud and distracting, but that could be because I'm old. :)... Looking forward to part 2. Any chance of providing and demonstrating a preseason, in season and late season set of workouts for novice hurdlers. Maybe a series from beginning to racing? Thanks so much!
Thanks for the feedback! And I’ll look into more videos on hurdle workouts :)
Mackenzie...Hi! Got a couple of questions for you. I'm a 74 year old male, who took up hurdling a few years ago, and have competed once, in a Masters meet. 100m, at a 30" height.
Didn't care about speed or time, just wanted to see if I could do 10 hurdles in rhythm without falling. I did it, but oh so slow (lol). I was sixty-something then, now at my older age they put me in an 80m distance, 8 hurdles at 30". The problem is, the hurdles are 7m between each, instead of 8.5. Which means I've gone from 6 steps between to 4. Having a hard time...I could do three but my legs run out of steam after that, trying to maintain that 4-step rhythm. Is this simply an issue of leg strength? What drills can I do to build strength/explosiveness? I like my right leg as lead leg throughout the distance. Should I work on a 5-step rhythm, meaning I'll be alternating the lead leg? Aiming for a meet in June, so an ASAP answer would be appreciated. Thanks!
I am in high school and my coach recommended I try hurdles, Ive been practicing but an issue I have is if the first hurdle is set to boys 110m height, my body just stops me before I go over it. I know I can because Ive tried setting the first hurdle at the boys 400 height and then the rest at the 110 height and I can make it over those just fine, but its always the first one. Do you have any tips for something like that?
I have a weird question, but I am in middle school and when I am working on lets say keeping my arms in I tend to get the other things wrong like staying low even though I just got it down I am so confused as to why I am doing this? I also alternate my legs in-between and then I will get like 4 hurdles away from the finish line and stutter step really badly I have no idea as to why I am doing it? Any advice, tips, or drills that could help with any of that?
hey Karley :) It can be hard to maintain the other things you've learned while focusing on one thing to correct. I have experienced what you're describing. I think the important thing when you're learning one specific correction is to allow yourself to focus solely on that correction. It may compromise other things, but once you get that correction down, you'll be able to focus better on putting everything together. If you're talking about the 55/100m hurdles, one of the things I have found helpful is in practice bringing the hurdles in a little closer together. That will allow you to get a better rhythm and build up to the proper distance without feeling like you have to stutter. I hope this helps!
Life is in essence a track meet and if you cannot clear the hurdle you are not core forward and will not win in the others will pass you by in life what were the track field meet
For guys its a little higher do you have any tips for striking your foot down quicker
I don't have a whole lot of knowledge on the guys height, but I would say the most important thing is making sure you emphasize your lean into the hurdle. That'll help you move forward rather than up, and it'll get you on the ground faster.
Go Mercy!!
awesome thanks!
Can you pls do a part 2 soon
Yes! Once I get home for summer :)
@@mackenziesullivann ok thank you :)
Part 2 is up :)
Oh you have a gorgeous Sun tan in the picture caught my attention,,!
hey im a sort of beginner hurdler but im very short around 5’1 so I have to take more steps and I feel like I more of jump over the hurdles then glide and I don’t really know what do do with my hands do you have advice for how to stay low and swing arms properly?
Hi! One- don’t get discouraged because of your height! A lot of 100/60 hurdlers are on the shorter side. I would recommend working on flat short speed to get you feeling more confident at building momentum in between the hurdles so it doesn’t feel too far. That will also help the action of hurdling feel like a glide rather than a jump. I also think it is a good idea to break up the action into simpler bits. Focus on your trail leg and your lead leg separately and then combine them together. (I recommend using foam hurdles if you have access- or start will shorter hurdles). And for your arms that’s really something you have to train your mind and discipline yourself with. Focus on your arms when you do hurdle drills so that it becomes muscle memory. What your arms do your legs do. So if you swing your arms too wide and they linger- you will be in the air longer (aka jumping)
Would training with a weighted shoe on the hurding leg be useful?
I don’t have any personal experience with that so I’m not sure, sorry
Where can we get foam hurdles
Online
Do drill
i’ve never done track or hurtles before. does anyone have tips for a middle schooler?
I think especially in middle school be cautious when you’re first learning hurdles. It can be very challenging to learn and teach in middle school. But my advice to you would be to put lots of focus on the drills I mentioned in this video. It’ll all end up coming together the cleaner those drills get. Good luck!
@@mackenziesullivann ok thank you so much! first practice is on wednesday 😅
Ofc! Have fun and good luck🫶
Good luck!!💞
Too much at once in a beginners video.
I've fallen over a hurdle and it's been impossible for me to get over them again. I'm really paranoid to do them again because I have a meet this week with a hurdles again.
I’m sorry to hear that! It can be really hard to get through that mental block after taking a fall. But once you get more comfortable it’ll be easier! I hope your meet went well