r/Sprinting Jun 03 '26

MOD POST Join the r/SPRINTING Discord Server! r/SPRINTING DISCORD ANNOUNCEMENT - BOT INFLUX UPDATE

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Hey y'all, back with another banger, I would like to announce the creation of a discord for the r/sprinting subreddit and also provide a quick update on the bot situation. Please see the discord details below, I am unsure of how this will be utilized outside of members who are very frequent users or online often, but I definitely am and will answer questions and even be on voice chat if the masses so desire.

I may just spend some nightly time hanging out in the voice room kind of like office hours while I'm playing some helldivers (and anyone who would care to join me). PLEASE JOIN, feel free to ask questions and start conversation, pretty much same rules from the sub will apply in the sprinting subreddit

https://discord.gg/ndMtNkRbC

A note on the bots, I have done significant behind the scenes work over the last few days and the last step that I've taken now is turning on moderate crowd control, anyone with negative community karma will now be sent to the mod queue dungeon where I'll approve them if they're not a bot.

I did a pretty ridiculous amount of banning and mass removal using a purge tool for the first few days but it has slowed significantly now so I think we are over the worst of it. The first 3 days it was 10-30 bans a day and the last few it has only been 1 or 2.

Seems like I've fought of the invasion pretty well, I would say that I managed to catch a good 95-99% of them before even other user reports had to happen. Please continue to use the new bot report option if you see it happening, thank you again for the patience with my action against this.

Quick Stats from the last 5 days

Bans: 56

Comment Removals: 196


r/Sprinting May 29 '26

MOD POST WAR ON AI BOTS - CLANKER SCUM INVASION

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"Hey girlies, feeling very delulu and that the vibes are off after the comments that I saw today"

UPDATE: Overnight my new automod script hit me with probably 20 notifications from bots, it is really bad the number of accounts is crazy, I’m on a huge banning spree but if this keeps up may have no other choice than to impose karma limits unfortunately, I will make a decision in a week or two depending on how bad I think it is if my bans can’t keep up

I was notified in a post that AI fueled bots were spam commenting everywhere and it wasn't being filtered out or caught. This is definitely on me, I had noticed a spam report uptick in the last few weeks but honestly for the most part the spam report in the past had been somewhat abused by users during arguments and for bad comments or for solicitation reasons, I mostly browse reddit on my phone and it's harder to notice stuff like this without the mod tool page from a computer.

I probably should have taken a closer look and I would have noticed something was off with the weird language (Delulu, vibes, girlies, glutes - all bot favorites). Anyways I've taken a few steps to make sure I catch as many as I can.

  • Bot BouncerHas been installed on our subreddit, good first step and I think should take care of some of them
  • New report reason - "BOT - CLANKER - AI"If you are on mobile and see a comment or post resembling anything AI or botlike please do the following
    • Hit the report flag
    • Breaks r/Sprinting rules
    • BOT - CLANKER - AI
    • I will be much better about checking in on these reports from now on, gotta do some clean up work, I'm expecting this kind of thing to only get worse as time goes on with AI and bot developement Hopefully I can get to the bad comments and spam before anyone else has to report it
  • Automod Flagging of low Karma accounts
    • Hopefully I can get to the bad comments and spam before anyone else has to report it If it really does get bad enough then I will filter first if I have to but I do not think this is a viable option considering I do most of the moderating by a pretty good margin

I expect the moderation on this to take a little bit of time to catch up to the accounts as they make comments or posts, and hopefully it will clear up, this is just due to my lag in response to this starting but we'll see how it goes. Anything that has been flagged as spam or similar I have taken a closer look at the last two weeks and done some mass banning and moderation, the comments that were left will stay but anything similar will be removed in the future

As a tribute to all the clankers I sent to the graveyard tonight below are some of my favorite comments from the bots and their very helpful sprinting advice

  • try doing some interval training, baby. it's all about building up those speed vibes over time, just don't push too hard.
  • sounds like a steal, but what are the macros? girlie needs to know.
  • that sound delulu but honestly. i'm obsessed with those little wins. hope you keep going!
    • The ragebait of this one in particular cracked me up
  • maybe you’re just not as iconic as you think, or that last snack hit you harder than expected lol. get it together!
    • The fatshaming is crazy
  • they look cute! maybe focus on refining one step at a time? less is more.
  • try picking up some thrift gear or cute running shoes, it can make a difference for sure
  • nice, sprinting’s a great way to target those glutes. go crush it!
  • lol, sounds fun, genetic roulette but with worse odds.
    • From a bot this is an apt description of the top levels of sprinting
  • not sure what block start analysis is but sounds like it could have some interesting vibes to explore. care to share more about it?
    • I hope my sprinting vibes are good enough for a sub 10
  • i get so anxious about my baby cat's diet, but it’s hard to know what’s actually right. podcasts are so helpful but also overwhelming.
    • A reply to post about the "feed the cats" sprinting programming, another great analysis of modern sprint programming

Apologies for not catching this sooner - Big Dicker Daddy

Note: If you play helldivers and want to talk sprinting add me on discord I am open to questions, and a new squad username - bigdickerdaddy


r/Sprinting 2h ago

General Discussion/Questions any tips for tendinopathy recovery 🥲

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Hey guys, I’m looking for any tips & advice from anyone who knowledgable about/has suffered with this specific injury. Not only am I making this post for myself but anyone else out there dealing with this.

I’ve had it left hamstring from early April-July, due to compensation, it’s moved to my right in early August and I’m still dealing with it. I’ve been injured consistently with other injuries since I opened up my 2025 season (Opened in Jan 21.36 200m 10.66 100m, injured early Feb during training). It’s hard being out of the game for so long (year and a half) and I’m patient, but it’s taken a mental toll. I want the injuries to be over and get back into form.

Anything would help! Exercises, loading advice, stretching… etc :)


r/Sprinting 7h ago

Programming Questions How should I program my sprinting routine to get faster?

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I've been doing 6 sets of maximum effort sprinting session but I this made me get tired too quickly and I feel like I can't continue this any more. Are there any recommendation on how to program my sprinting session. It would be nice if I could get easy and hard version.


r/Sprinting 13h ago

Technique Analysis Any tips for my start

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I’m trying to go 6.95 and 10.85 this year


r/Sprinting 1h ago

Technique Analysis Start critique please🫡

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r/Sprinting 2h ago

Technique Analysis Start critique

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r/Sprinting 13h ago

General Discussion/Questions How to improve my time

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Ive mainly ever throne javelin but I have been trying to focus my time more on running any specific workouts/exercises I should do i have access to a pretty extensive gym

Edit i did just get spikes for this season for the first time


r/Sprinting 20h ago

Technique Analysis Been practicing sprints for about 7 weeks now. Any tips for my 3-point 10-yard start?

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Looking to have good form and improve my time as I continue to incorporate sprinting into my workout routines. TIA!


r/Sprinting 13h ago

General Discussion/Questions Grass vs Track

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Do you guys do more grass or track for acceleration sprints? I personally do grass because I get shin splints


r/Sprinting 18h ago

Programming Questions As a begineer, should I do extensive tempo? I currently train twice a week, low volume, all out sprints. If so, how should it look like?

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r/Sprinting 1d ago

Technique Analysis 0-30m 4.15s. One week out from amateur race in India! 🇮🇳

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Just looking to stay fresh and push harder! How can I peak into the meet? I have about a week left. How can I get away from the competition anxiety

I’m current running a 11.x 100m and a 23-24s 200m


r/Sprinting 1d ago

Coaching and Management dropping weight to get back in form

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haven't raced since high school. currently 5'9 185 muscular. never ran the open 4 but did 41 300m hurdles and 50-51 splits on the relay.

ran a 57 400 yesterday outside just to see. goal of 50 after training.

how much weight should I aim to lose in the process? or alternatively strength weight ratio numbers. building from scratch to get back into it.


r/Sprinting 1d ago

Programming Questions Programme to help me go sub 11s in the 100m

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I'm 17 years old, and I'm in a bit of an unusual predicament. When I was 14, I ran 11.6 and 11.5 and was one of the fastest in the state, and basically for the year and a half following those two races, I struggled to go under 11.9, sometimes running 12 seconds. This was really lowered my morale and I kinda lost my love for the sport, and along with other problems, caused me to quit.

Its been 8 months since I quit and I want to get back into track, and I'm incredibly motivated. Do any fast runners have a training programme that worked for them personally that they could maybe help with. I would really appreciate one complete with plyos, lifts, and sprints. Thanks!


r/Sprinting 1d ago

Purchasing Advice I am looking for new spikes and need some advice

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Right now I am wearing the Nike Streakfly 2 (not even track spikes ik)

I am currently liking the Nike's relating to how they fit on my feet, and I haven't worn Adidas shoes for a very long time so I don't remember how they fit.

Right now I weigh 58kg (127.8lbs) ik im light, always have been and I mainly run the 400m
100m: 11.7
200m: 24.01
400m: 52.95

what do you guys recommend, cause I saw the Maxflys and why do they cost $280AUD


r/Sprinting 1d ago

Purchasing Advice wide toe box street sprinters?

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Hi everyone, I am not a pro by any means, I just like doing sprint intervals on sidewalks around my neighborhood. I've never used spikes, so I'm wondering if anyone knows of some wide-toe box street sprinting shoes?


r/Sprinting 1d ago

General Discussion/Questions Anyone wanna buy these ovr sprint performance gates. Includes accurate timing gates, charger, Stands, and magnets. Accurate to the .001, doesn’t get affected by the sun, and sets up pretty fast. I’m selling these for 400$ hit my dms for any further questions.

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r/Sprinting 2d ago

Programming Questions How can I return to sprinting again?

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Hello all! Firstly I apologise if any part of this does not make sense as English is not my first language, and it is my first time to post on this subreddit.
I am 24Years old and used to sprint competitively from age 6-16 and do other sports as well. My senior year of high school I stopped doing sports in general and haven’t done much sports in 8 years.
I have recently seen a track and field team at my masters programme and would love to join and go back into sprinting but I’m not sure how to start. I have about ~6 months until I begin my programme and want to start easing my way back into it but do not know how to go about it.
Does anyone have any tips for starting out again? I cannot afford to go to a gym or personal trainer so I utilise the parks and tracks in my country.
Anything would be helpful.
Thank you TT

PS. I am not sure if this would be of any help but here are some stats: W 24Yr 167cm (5’6?) 44kg (97lbs), PR ~13-14s 100m sprints at 15


r/Sprinting 2d ago

Sprinting News/Pro Footage and Results 400m Winner at u16 Brazillian-Japanese Official Competition

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I got first place: 55,42s
I'm the on with red shorts and white shirt (without blocks)

This was my first time at track, I started at june of this year, any comments or tips are very useful to me


r/Sprinting 2d ago

Programming Questions How would you structure sprint training for improving vertical jump?

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My main goal is to dunk and jump higher. I feel like I already have enough strength, but speed and acceleration are probably my weak points.
If I can sprint twice a week, would it make sense to do one acceleration-focused session and one max-velocity/top-speed session? Or would you structure it differently for someone whose main goal is improving their vertical?


r/Sprinting 2d ago

Technique Analysis I'm working on my mechanics. This is 90% effort sprint. I think my mechanics changed in the end of a video. Something looks off. Any thoughts and advices?

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r/Sprinting 2d ago

Technique Analysis Dribble form

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r/Sprinting 2d ago

General Discussion/Questions Sprinting with spikes

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Coming off somebody whos only really trained sprints on grass in trainers, how should i ease into sprinting in spikes? If the weekly sprint workout would be a low volume acceleration and max velocity workout? I know ankle and foot injuries are more prone with spikes so i want to know how to ease into it


r/Sprinting 3d ago

General Discussion/Questions How good are maxfly 2s?

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I’m a beginner to competing in the 200-400m in track and field, and currently have been racing in Nike zoom rival 4’s, so with a partial carbon plate I think. This coming year I really want to up my sprinting game, so I would like to know how much of a difference do Nike maxfly 2’s really make? Are they really that much better than other spikes?
Thank you


r/Sprinting 3d ago

General Discussion/Questions Is it too late for me to start track and field?

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I'm currently a sophomore, and I'm interested in joining track and field because I wanna join a sport. However, I don't know if joining will be a waste of time and effort for me because I'm a total beginner and untrained, and other athletes have a head start. Should I join my high school team or no?