Title: How Track Spikes Work | SportsRec
Headings: How Track Spikes Work
How Track Spikes Work
History
Design
Biomechanics

Content: The short duration of track events makes it possible to eliminate cushioning without causing any negative effects. The taper of track spikes forces an athlete to run more on the balls of the feet and toes, which is the biomechanically optimal position for speed. The short nature of the spike allows for proper gripping of the track surface without overextending ground contact time and slowing the athlete down. Resources
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Thelma Gomez is an expert in fitness and exercise who has advised professional athletes and celebrities. She draws on her experience to write articles for print and online publications and peer-reviewed journals. Gomez holds a Master of Science in Education degree in exercise physiology from the University of Miami.