TFHurdleAnalysis

TFHurdleAnalysis application (Part of TF Series) provides simulation and display of an individual athlete’s hurdle performance for a selected distance. Race distance selections: 50, 55, 60, Short, and Long. It is compatible with and follows guidelines from USA Track & Field Coaching Manual. It can be used as a Personal Training aid.

Parameters that can be adjusted include Maximum Run Rate (peak speed), Run Step Distance, Reaction Time, and additional Rate Scales and Hurdle Clearance Delay parameters.

The parameters can be adjusted to provide proper steps to and between hurdles for best performance. When proper steps to and between hurdles are used, the goals of good hurdling rhythm and balance will result.

Actual measured times to and between hurdles can also be used with the adjusted parameters to provide an accurate simulation of best performance. Distances to and from each hurdle are provided.

Hurdle height and hurdle spacing are automatically selected based on the selected race distance, athlete’s gender, and athlete’s present age. Short and Long Hurdle distances are also automatically selected based athlete’s gender and present age.

Sprint Analysis selection uses supplied athlete data and specified Run Distance times for calculations. Calculated values include 100 Meter Run Time, Max Run Rate, Run Time Constant, Forward Start Force, Run Velocity, Run Acceleration, and Run Steps.

Specific values can be used to estimate strength levels required.

Application also provides estimates of changes to athlete Maximum Run Velocity for specified environmental conditions. Input parameters include Selected Velocity and Athlete Weight.

Adjustable environmental parameters include Parallel Wind Velocity, Temperature, Barometric Pressure, Altitude, and Relative Humidity.

Results include Modified Velocity, typical 100 Meter Time, and Air Density.

Relay Analysis section provides simulation and analysis of a selected team’s performance for a selected race.

Initially, four athletes are chosen for each selected race. Race results are based on the simulated best performances for each athlete.

Race selections: 440 M and 400 M Shuttle Hurdle distances (Male and Female).

Optimum selection of athletes and adjustment of parameters provide an accurate simulation of best relay race performance.

Email, print (with compatible device), or retrieval (with additional software) of results is also provided.