512: Håkan Andersson on Acceleration, Elasticity, and the Future of Sprint Training

About this episode

Håkan Andersson discusses the evolution of sprint training and shares insights on acceleration mechanics and athlete development.

Today’s podcast guest is Håkan Andersson. Håkan is a veteran Swedish sprint coach with over 40 years of experience developing elite sprinters, jumpers, and team-sport athletes. Based in Sundsvall, Sweden, he has coached national record holders and Olympic finalists, and has played a key role in the evolution of Scandinavian sprint training. For today’s podcast I join Håkan to explore the evolution of speed training, from early interval-based systems to modern high-velocity methods. We discuss the role of resisted and assisted sprinting, mechanized training tools, and how different athlete “types” respond to various workloads. Håkan shares insights on acceleration mechanics, overspeed training, and balancing intensity with long-term development. The conversation blends history, science, and practical coaching wisdom for building faster, more resilient athletes. Today’s episode is brought to you by Hammer Strength. Use the code “LILAJUSTFLY10” for 10% off any Lila Exogen wearable resistance training, including the popular Exogen Calf Sleeves. For this offer, head to Lilateam.com Use code “justfly10” for 10% off the Vert Trainer View more podcast episodes at the podcast homepage…

People in this episode

Host: Joel Smith

Guest: Håkan Andersson

Topics covered

• acceleration
• sprint training
• speed training evolution
• mechanics of sprinting
• athlete development
• resisted and assisted sprinting

Keywords

• sprint training
• acceleration mechanics
• overspeed training
• high-velocity methods
• athlete types
• training philosophy

Sponsors

Hammer Strength

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Lilateam.com, Just-Fly-Sports.com

Places: Sundsvall, Sweden

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