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Track and Field: Quick Start Coaches Guide

  • Published on Jul 22, 2026
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Introduction

Quick-reference settings for resisted running and assisted (overspeed) sprinting on the 1080 Sprint.

All linear work below uses the same exercise type in the app:

Select exercise type — Linear (Cyclical, consecutive repetitions measured as a single rep)

Resisted Sprinting

Use light resistance for acceleration and max-velocity work at near-full running speed. Use heavy resistance for heavy sled-style acceleration work at lower speeds.

Settings Chart

Work Type Constant Load (Resisted) Constant Load (Assisted) Mode Gear Speed (Resisted) Speed (Assisted)
Light–medium resistance 1–15 kg Set at 3 kg NFW No pulley Max speed (14 m/s) 3 m/s
Medium–heavy resistance 16–30 kg Set at 3 kg NFW No pulley – Sprint 2
Pulley – Sprint 1		 Max speed (14 m/s, or 7 m/s with pulley) 3 m/s
Heavy resistance 31–50 kg (Sprint 2 only) Set at 3 kg NFW Sprint 2 (use pulley) 7 m/s 3 m/s

Set Up a Resisted Rep

  1. Select Linear exercise type — on the tablet or machine screen.
  2. Set Constant Load (resisted) — 1–15 kg for light work; 16–25 kg for medium work; 26–50 kg for heavy work.
  3. Set Constant Load (assisted) equal to the resisted load — this controls line take-up between reps.
  4. Set Mode to NFW and select the gear — see the chart above for the appropriate gear based on load.
  5. Confirm speed limits — 14 m/s resisted / 3 m/s assisted in first gear; 7 m/s resisted in second gear.

Medium and heavy loads require a pulley (variances per model) and anchoring the end of the cord. Connect the pulley to the athlete's vest or belt with a carabiner. Maximum speed in second gear is 7 m/s — do not use pulley gear if the intended load can be moved faster than 7 m/s (~15 mph).

Learn more about resisted sprinting by watching: Getting Started with the 1080 Sprint

Assisted & Overspeed Sprinting

Assisted sprinting tows the athlete toward the machine, allowing supramaximal running speeds for overspeed and max-velocity mechanics work. Keep assistance light and build up gradually.

Settings Chart

Work Type Constant Load (Resisted) Constant Load (Assisted) Mode Gear Speed (Resisted) Speed (Assisted)
Light assistance 3–10 kg Set equal to resisted load NFW No pulley 14 m/s 14 m/s

Set Up an Assisted Rep

  1. Select Linear exercise type — same exercise type as resisted sprinting.
  2. Set Constant Load — 3–10 kg of assistance; set the assisted load equal to the resisted load.
  3. Set Mode to NFW — and keep the machine in first gear.
  4. Confirm speed limits — 14 m/s resisted / 14 m/s assisted — the line keeps pace with the athlete at full speed.
  5. Position the athlete facing the machine — sprint toward the unit as it reels the athlete in.

Learn more about assisted and overspeed sprinting by watching: How-to and Best Practice video

Safety & Coaching Notes

Always trial with light load prior to increasing load for testing or training purposes at full effort.

Assisted (3–10 kg): Start with minimal assistance and progress conservatively — overspeed work is demanding at top velocity.

Reset the zero position after moving the unit, and set your course length before the first rep of each configuration.

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