Definitions for sprinting
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1. Sprinting

   Sprinting is running over a short distance at the top-most speed of the body in a limited period of time. It is used in many sports that incorporate running, typically as a way of quickly reaching a target or goal, or avoiding or catching an opponent. Human physiology dictates that a runner's near-top speed cannot be maintained for more than 30–35 seconds due to the depletion of phosphocreatine stores in muscles, and perhaps secondarily to excessive metabolic acidosis as a result of anaerobic glycolysis.In athletics and track and field, sprints (or dashes) are races over short distances. They are among the oldest running competitions, being recorded at the Ancient Olympic Games. Three sprints are currently held at the modern Summer Olympics and outdoor World Championships: the 100 metres, 200 metres, and 400 metres. At the professional level, sprinters begin the race by assuming a crouching position in the starting blocks before driving forward and gradually moving into an upright position as the race progresses and momentum is gained. The set position differs depending on the start. The use of starting blocks allows the sprinter to perform an enhanced isometric preload; this generates muscular pre-tension which is channeled into the subsequent forward drive, making it more powerful. Body alignment is of key importance in producing the optimal amount of force. Ideally, the athlete should begin in a 4-point stance and drive forwards, pushing off using both legs for maximum force production. Athletes remain in the same lane on the running track throughout all sprinting events, with the sole exception of the 400 metres indoors. Races up to 100 metres are largely focused upon acceleration to an athlete's maximum speed. All sprints beyond this distance increasingly incorporate an element of endurance.

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1. Sprinting

   of Sprint

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of sprinting in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of sprinting in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

Examples of sprinting in a Sentence

1. David Harkey:

   When people are forced to walk long distances to the nearest signalized intersection, they are more likely to choose the riskier option of sprinting across multiple lanes of traffic, communities can improve safety by providing more options to safely cross.

2. Brittany Verras:

   Carbohydrates provide the fuel and we store it for later use. We pull on that for endurance or really demanding periods like during sprinting, and then protein helps us build muscle and repair tissue, but as far as the vitamins and minerals, and this is true for all athletes, we need to be getting higher calcium, omega 3s and vitamin D.

3. Andrew Simpson:

   Out of the corner of my eye I saw a guy with a gun pointing at a car. Everyone started sprinting and screaming.

4. Sam Bennett:

   I can't tell you how excited I am, the green jersey and the Champs-Elysees, the world championships of sprinting. I never thought I'd be able to win this stage and to do it in green is so special.

5. David Siik:

   I was really concerned that people weren't really understanding that there are consequences for sprinting on too big of an incline all the time, so after a lot of research and really digging into what happens to the body on an incline, we created the 5 percent incline guideline-- we don’t do any maximum sprinting over a 5 percent incline so that you aren’t putting too much pressure on your lower back. We just recalculated the work load so it feels better.

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References

1. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sprinting
2. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sprinting