Running Tips : How to Run the 400-Meter Dash

[244lakers]

I got 15 seconds...did I do good?

[Zeegoner]

I got a 20 seconds and I is 2 yeers old I do good?

[megachickena]

38.7...impossible, WR is a little over 43.

[bratzi94]

I got 38.7 once, is that good? I have been training for a while.

[amytangtyg]

@bratzi94 deffin no you didnt get 38.7

[KevNSuraj]

Im doing this for sports day and relay :)

[hasty95]

400 meters only the strong survive

[R0b0mammal]

I literally feel like i'm about to die after i run the 400m..

[hamburgertotheworld]

400 meater dash is horrible and i have to run it....so i need this

[LiveHalfAlive]

@hamburgertotheworld I feel ya, I was surprised in my very first meet with a 4x4. I went in only planning to do 4x2 and 55m hurdles..

[911FANGS]

@hamburgertotheworld

lol ikr!

the 400 meter dash is really hard!

[jlt4960]

@cobrien1977 i was taking it like a joke...y r u getting defensive bro....

[cobrien1977]

I ran a 3:00 400m. I started out good but then started talking to a hot chick on the backstretch.

[jlt4960]

@cobrien1977 she must not have been interested because when i talk to hot chicks i talk to them longer than 3 minutes

[cobrien1977]

@jlt4960 : no, if you really talked to hot chicks you wouldn't put it in a response post. you'd just do it.

[jlt4960]

@cobrien1977 ......so ur saying u dont talk to hot chicks bc u clearly said u did in a post.....yeh...



[LuskBlake]

@cobrien1977 Cool Story Bro. I remember the first time I tried to look cool on Youtube

[cobrien1977]

@LuskBlake: and still trying it seems.

[2TallPW]

the world record is set by michael johnson whos time was 43.18 not 39 or 42 or whatever ya thought lol

[Rurx25]

no1 fucking cares about ur times. break the world record and we'll care

[DrVadie]

google "lactaur" to find out what it's really like to run the 400m...

[Bhines100]

I go 48.30 open and 47.6 split in the 4x4.

[Bhines100]

I go 47.1 and i went to state out of Dallas Tx.

[McClayClay]

i run the four hundred and this info is sooooo not helpful...big words without telling yu shit!!! im not going to say my time cuz im not a boaster like fake 41 seconds over down here .... iiibwuu!

[010Dune]

@luisr40 LOL tOO FUNNY



[iiibwuu]

I'm in grade 6 and my PB is 41 seconds, is that good?

[Benji0895]

@iiibwuu ahahahahah. NO

[spazzywindmill]

@iiibwuu if you actually got that, you wouldnt be asking this question.

shut up.

[coreylvaughn]

@iiibwuu pure genius comment.

[McClayClay]

@iiibwuu weeeelll thats a bunch of bull shit cuz not even olympians run that time so yu can go and dream and stop lying bout yur "time" yeah and theyre right only biznatches do teelll theyr time so ya yur one of em

[iiibwuu]

@McClayClay my bad, it was 39seconds

[ilovebacon661]

@iiibwuu You're on freakin crack, the world recored is 42 dipshit, 39 seconds is unnatural, and I doubt any 6th grader could run it even in a minute

[Rapidz4ak]

@Cmoney24925 i hate people who put fake times and say they do it in that time lol

[chichechich99]

i got a : 58, this is my first year of track, is that good?

[heymanwhatsup96]

@chichechich99 Depends what grade your in...

[turniptod12]

@bigc14fb no i beat you last race

[bigc14fb]

@luisr40 there we go

[turniptod12]

I run a 39.47 as a 2nd grader so im pretty good

[9leterusr1]

@turniptod12 well done your the best runner in the world

[turniptod12]

@9leterusr1 thanks nigg

[WHATKIDS123456]

@turniptod12 this was the funniest comment ive ever seen... 39 my ass...

[turniptod12]

@WHATKIDS123456 i got it down to 34 high now. i'm now a 1st grader

[DarkLordPorn]

Real mans race.... 800m!

[Brent6434]

@DarkLordPorn I'm not saying that you are wrong but I have run every event in track up to the 3200m and the 400 (for me) is BY FAR the hardest to run

[crackersNmilk]

400 is the mans race

[jakey2209]

I could have set the world record, but I didnt

[127hoursalive]

Didn't really help me.

[400trackmike]

Your start sounds really good except it doesnt really seem like you know how to pace well. Do you usually die at the end?

[HuntingAwaller]

My way is sprint 95% for 80 Meters - Stride out, arms focus on form for 120 Meters - then whatever left

[400trackmike]

Theres a certain way to run the 400. Everyone has their own style of running but the most efficiant way of running the 400 meter is to come out of the blocks hard for the first 20-30 meters because you want to have a good starting speed to maintain. Always pick ur knees up around the curves but since you start on the first curve you want to pump your arms to accelerate faster. Once you turn over at the end of the first curve you want to keep an efficient paced stride and (relax ur upper body)!

[stacy4E]

i just started training for the 400 and i am looking forward to trying new things to get to state! only 11 more seconds to shave off!!

[Mumadule]

This video acually didn't help at all haha, but my best is 1:04 i gr 7 and im trying to get it under a minute for gr 8

[dandotreillydot42058]

@Mumadule you legally cant have a youtube account

[lannabug98]

my best time is 1:22 min and ik i have a long ways to go, but i just ran it for the first time 2day and got 5th out of 8. only got beat for 1st by 6 seconds because we were all really bunched together... but when i started, i was 2nd. lol. i fade off and die. any ways any tips? im only in 7th grade so im just starting out. please help:)

[dandotreillydot42058]

@lannabug98 if you cant sprint almost all of it. then save your energy for the end

[colderbeer]

The 400 meters is the most masculine race in ALL of track. Oh sure...if you can win the 100 meter dash you're considered the fastest, which is indeed admirable.....but you are a true bad-ass if you can win at the 400 meters.....

[Skytheater]

PR 0.15 seconds beat that!

[firefox1341]

LOL They fade of and die

[xbdayx]

its funny because like 90% of the people here are probably lying about their times

[SuperReMaker]

8th Grade PR: 52.0

Freshman Year PR: 50.8

Soph Year PR: 48.9

Junior Year PR: 47.5

Senior Year PR : 45.9

[CalientexDrummer]

@SuperReMaker i glady call bs on that

[Twisterpa1]

@SuperReMaker I find this unbelievable and rather funny.

[iL3gitxPoptartz]

I Got 54 Seconds

[Callen013]

Grade Kindergarten: 47 something

Grade 1: 42 something

Grade years old: 3 min something

[MRAM2126]

55.4 in 7th grade. I'm in 8th grade now but havent had any meets yet...

[Cmoney24925]

Why is everyone saying what times they run. NOBODY CARES.

[ToastMaster27]

I feel like people just come to these to comment how good they are.

[TheGodKingOfMusic]

im a junior and my best this year so far is 55 seconds. trying to shave off at least a good 2 or 3 seconds

[TheCodMONSTER]

8th grade: 58.5 (with pulled groin)

hopping to get at least 54-53

[Xxbabyjxx1]

U guys scrubs my best as a sophomore was  48.94

[rosietheman]

People...this video is for beginners only! If you're a real sprinter you might not want to pay any attention...

[xPhaaantom]

7th grade PR; 1:00.23

8th grade PR; 58;21(indoor)

so far ive only ran one 400 this year, but i hope to get at least 56.

[xdramawithyomama18x]

right now running a 51.3 for the 400

23.9 for the 200

and 5:05 on my mile as a freshman

[spydermonkey44]

@TehMrLoLHax his name is chocolatetron what do you think hahaha

[elrOmeO113]

54

[rj33ghetto2]

Um like we care show off I hate people who come on someones page to gloat v.v

[blackhawk11995]

Hi, I am amazing at this race and dont need any imforation on how to run it whatsoever. I am just coming here so that I can say how great I am. I ran sub 50 seconds as a 7th grader.  What dont believe me? thats because I'm bullshitting you

[slackerboy27]

7th grade i ran a 60 flat i know nothing much but it was my first time running the 400 and i for one prefer the 200

[spydermonkey44]

@slackerboy27 lol thats what i ran 7th grade year

[Chocolatetron]

@MrManawatu Yeah freshman year I was 14 and sophomore I was 15.

[Chocolatetron]

@TehMrLoLHax 11 lol

[davejon14]

i cloked in at 56.8 in 7th grade

[badboi3126]

first 400 ever : 61 30 minutes later : 62 =( i hope to get down to the mid and low fifties by my senior year and yes im a freshman

[RunescapeUtber]

@MrManawatu well in most places

fresh 14 years old 9th grade

soph 15 years old 10th grade

[thetwinkieguy]

i did a 61 last year (7th grade)

[TheMrBeastyMode]

@thetwinkieguy That means I got NO chance in winning .... xD

I am in 7th grade also and ran 1:06 and our first school track meet is Tuesday..

[thetwinkieguy]

@TheMrBeastyMode its ok i puked afterwords and ive never done it again. im not into it enough to do that

[TheMrBeastyMode]

@thetwinkieguy Hahaha Ok :)

but do you think I have an chance ?

[thetwinkieguy]

@TheMrBeastyMode ya probably, and you can probably sprint faster than your running the 400, so if you put the effort in by next season youll probably be faster just cuz your older and if you condition enough youll be able to full sprint the whole thing which will put you at a huge advantage. but for 7th grade your still probably one of the best

[TheMrBeastyMode]

@thetwinkieguy Thanks allot :)

yes, Im am improving allot like for example last year in 6th grade I got 1:15 (got 1st 2x and 2nd once)

and now one year later im in 7th grade and run a 1:06 ...

[LeftyStylez]

@TheMrBeastyMode Last year in grade seven during my first track season I ran a 58 on a dirt track. lol.

[TheMrBeastyMode]

@LeftyStylez Ooh I know my 1:06 was on dirt track too and it wasnt in anrace, I had no competition.

So I hope that with competition and rubber track I will get likie 1:03.

[chrisbarrddc]

Man I ran a 49.7 and still didn't make it to state. :( freakin fast mofos in my region

[jrod9119]

52.89 as a sophomore

Lulz

And I'm not even close to #1

[ZOso319]

hey guys do you think that a 53.6 is a good indoor starting time this year?

[iinnoccent]

is that good im running 75 sec with 102 kg ??

[TyranitarHD]

@iinnoccent well how tall are you, and whats your body type (lean,average,bulky)

[deralig]

@TyranitarHD

well thats my new account my body is rather fat and im 177

[TyranitarHD]

@deralig then yes its very good, your time is great actually.

[phastman1994]

@ShellShock794 lol I know what u mean, 400m is my favorite and best event but at the same time I hate it. IMO the best way to run a 400m is the "for P's" strategy (similar to urs). Come out fast for the first 100m (push), relax yourself without speeding up or slowing down up to the 200m mark (pace), put in more effort around the next curve (position) and when you reach the home stretch give everything you have while maintaining your form as best as possible till the finish (pray).

[PrIDEcOuGars21]

What is a good 400m dash time for a 13 year old? I would appreciate it if someone could answer. Thanks!

[ShellShock794]

@PrIDEcOuGars21 Anything within a minutes is GREAT but for 13 y.o girl I'de say about a minute 10 to like a minute 15 would be good

[PrIDEcOuGars21]

@ShellShock794 oh ok sweet

[tunermink]

@superphenom101 how so?

[tunermink]

my best is 49.73 and im 15

[andergra000]

@tunermink ha, real funny

[MySnowRush]

my best was 63 at 12 :)

[moviemakersucks]

my best is 59

[kylefromchisholm]

my best is 48.49 and im 15

[Sim2moviemaker]

my best is 37 seconds and I haven't been born yet

[Lehmann108]

@Sim2moviemaker  There we go! Make those stubby little embryonic legs run!

[20sutherland]

my best was 51.93 at the age of 15

[zamaraper]

my best is 57 and im 14.

[carolinaisbeast]

@tulok8888 sucks..

[jaime1428]

i make 55 seconds :P xD

[hansumbro]

in hi school i had a 50.1 b 4 i dqed at state then went on to college and popped a 48.3 and won penn state div 2 !! fastest i got was a 47.6 split on a mile relay!! that was 20 yrs ago!! im probably runnin slower than my hi school times these days.

[Lehmann108]

Brutal race. Used to rum it in H.S. Best time was 23 seconds! ;-)

[Tylerbmlss]

@Lehmann108 omg dont lie i hate people like you

[Lehmann108]

@Lehmann108 This is a joke. I hope you all realize that!

[ZOso319]

@IMASCATMANjohnn

i went from a 63 400 to a 53 in one year it just takes experience and a lot of hardwork

[akaymtz123]

ive been running the 400 meter dash since the 2nd grade & now im in 6th & my time is 1.32.44 & @music09001 tht is a good method thts wat i use :)

[buzooti]

Yeah, I tried to listen more closely a second time...THIS IS HORRIBLE! Try listening to yourself Les. You say absolutely nothing for 1:47. You may want to read up on a subject before you post an instructional video...better yet, go run a real quarter and then talk about finishing "the race as strong as you start."

[buzooti]

With all due respect, this "how to" is useless. Sounds like me explaining brain surgery.

[0xinator]

I run a 51.8 as a freshmen

[music09001]

I ran this for years, the key is just to play to strengths. For example if you have a really fast kick (meaning you have a lot of pure out speed at the end of the race, then try to just stride the first 200 meters making sure to keep with the competition but not necessarily leading the race - and then out kick them in the end. If your the opposite then try to gain a big enough lead to make yourself seem out of reach to your competitors which can make them mentally settle and accept 2nd place.

[TheShayeebuddie]

im 13 a 7th grade girl and run a 82 in 400 and i do the dash and the 4by 4 how kann become faster and plz dont give nothing about that breathing i got that how to get faster is my question so plz answer or give a link

[uggles2]

@Chocolatetron i don't even feel like reading what u said but im sure ur proud of urself, just stop crying and relax

[peytonisapimp]

im in 7th grade going into 8th and my best is a 58.2 is that good for a 7th grader?

[Total90Football4]

Is 1:00.9 seconds in the 400m good for an eighth grader? I just started track this year and this is my best time with spikes. Can I please have clarification on this?

[Total90Football4]

Is 1:00.9 seconds good for an eighth grader? I just started track this year and that is my best time with spikes. I need clarification on this.

[XxILIKECHICKENxX]

@thelegend250 im only 14 and have a faster first lap in the mile, my 400 is under a minute

[Sheishness]

@XxILIKECHICKENxX Under a minute,I have to say that's very good.

I myself am 12 and I can run 400M in 1.10.33

[bredekrist]

@thelegend250 maybe some more training will do :P

[IMASCATMANjohnn]

I really doubt these kids that are saying "oh I ran 52 as a 8th grader" yeah I know that there are kids like that but not this many...

[IPwnAllAndLeaveNone]

@IMASCATMANjohnn Dude I have 6th grade friends in my class that run it in a minute

15 sec/100m average, and its very possible to run it in under a min

[IMASCATMANjohnn]

@IPwnAllAndLeaveNone okay? 1:00 400m and a 52 400m is a huge difference..

[IPwnAllAndLeaveNone]

@IMASCATMANjohnn 8 seconds off in a few years is possible (but probably not)

But still, its very easy to lie on the net

[pa21thebeast]

@IMASCATMANjohnn it depends on what shape they were in when they ran 1 minute and how old they were i improve by more the 10s but i didn't really try on neither

[iateanickle]

This is not a comment section for you to brag about your times. So please, shut up.

[rawcarrot123]

I run a 58. For those starting out you should be good if you run a sub 63. If you are running above a 65 I wouldn't bother with it.

[Tinopoza]

Im 12yrs old and i ran a 60.09sec last week and im only in the 6th grade

[MexiKiwik]

Im a freshman and i run it at 53 and im suppose to be an eight grader this year!

[JimboAvram91]

56sec. Any training tips to take off at least 3 seconds in 2 weeks?

[IPwnAllAndLeaveNone]

@JimboAvram91

Leap the last few meters, that should save you a split second.

To add to that, a friend of mine is a BEAST at 400+, this is how he runs it:

First 100: run this like any 100m race, all out sprint

Next 100: Fast jog. Try to keep ahead of others

Next 60: Slow jog. Recover as much energy as possible.

Next 20: Transition to fast jog

Next 20: Should be accelerated to top speed by the end of this 20

Last 100: You should start at top speed. Sprint it all out

Remember to leap :)

[Total90Football4]

@IPwnAllAndLeaveNone

Those are really good tips. I'm very close to running the 400m dash in under a minute and these will help a lot. Thanks, man!

[IPwnAllAndLeaveNone]

@Total90Football4 No problem :)

[Chocolatetron]

8th Grade PR: 55.6

Fresh Year PR: 53.1

Soph Year PR: 50.9

I hope to stay healthy and run sub 50 consistantly my Junior year.

[teto12ify]

@Chocolatetron

my friend is a freshman and is running 51

[SuperReMaker]

@teto12ify is his name is Lamarcus ?

[Sprinting1james]

broo thats reaaly good my pr is 55.2 i want to get 53 this year and next 50 flat. good job

[Imonaboattt900]

i got 1:06 when i was in grade 6. i miss those days of being extremely fit

[thewind6992]

all these comments are from 8th graders running it in like 50 some seconds, im a senior and my best time is 52.9, but i guess thats just because im from a small school

[XxEIGigantexX]

@thelegend250 thats a 1:16 thats slow . i do it in 1:03 and im 13 .

[minameborat]

I ran a 60 in 7th grade running a 58.1 8th grade are 4x4 team is amazing. Are highschool 4x4 teams run 49.3secs(hes a beast) 50, 51 and 49.8.

[gr3yj3st3r1]

wow u guys do have a really good team. im a sophomore and my PR in a relay was 49.9 and in the open a 50.1. yeah u guys most def got to keep that up.

[Manifest222]

I can run it in 0:58 flat, and I'm only 13. Goin to eighth grade next year. :)

[MrTage28]

u go about 95% the first 100m to get out ahead and just lengthen the stride on the 2nd 100, the 2nd corner u attack and the last 100 is balls out, thats how i do it and it works pretty well, when i dont die and puke on the track

[MrTage28]

im going to sate as a freshman running this, i ran a 52.00

[mymymymy21]

@thelegend250 i got that the first time i did it in 1:16 and my second was 1:08

[MrCoachking]

There are kids in fl,tx,ca that are in the 8th grade running 48.0 already you have to train very hard to run the 400 thats way its called a mans race

[nbukim0n]

i ran a 56 as a 8th grader and i thought i was good but i ran at state and got killed by like 3 seconds lol

[bjdaman2]

my fastest time in the 400 is a 54 and that was my first time ever running a 400 and im only a sophomore in high school

[account102938]

lane shish runs a 52 second 400 meter

[Shotyme10000]

I run a 59.84 as an eighth grade boy, and I am not lying to you, because i had a lot of competition with this other middle school and I honestly wanted to dust my friend, but it was really hard.

[LovelyPrincessX5]

sheshh, yall are all great trck runners, if ur not lying abbt ur time. i run a 64.1 as a 1Oth grader(female) hopefully i hit a 59 by nxt spring.

[angiedoll120]

wow readin these comments make me feel like a slowpoke lol ima female who runs 1:11 and yu guys are talking about 51.9 wow congrats, but hey i made regionals :) lets see how far that takes me my first year running.

[cjh611]

52 isnt that good. i ran 51.9 last year and i smoke a pack a day

[moviemakersucks]

@cjh611 L O L

[OPTIIC14]

im a sophomore in high school and im on varsity track..

my events are the 800m, 400m and mile relay, in my opinion those are the hardest races out there..

my times are (legit)

800m- 2:01

400m- 51.9

4x4 we our fastest is 3:25