US 5,176,597 A · Racing speed training and therapy apparatus and method

Abstract

The racing speed training method uses a support device attached to a belt, harness or seat which encircles or supports some portion of the runner's body. The support device can be freestanding or can be attached to a propulsion means for road or track training. The supports are adjustable and are releasably attached by clips or the like to a belt or harness around the runner's body. The runner will be partially suspended from the device such that when his or her feet hit the ground, less of the runner's weight will impact upon the ground. The amount of lift can be varied by shortening or lengthening the supports, by adjusting the tension of the support, or raising or lowering the frame so that a runner can start training at an artificially-induced lighter impact weight, find his or her optimum form at an increased speed, and then gradually apply the improved speed and form to carry the runner's full weight.

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Dependent claims

A method of improving the power of a participant in a speed racing sport so that said participant's speed is increased, said method which comprises:

assembling a frame having at least one horizontal arm;
affixing said frame to a racing means so that a racing surface is provided wherein one of said frame and said racing surface moves with respect to the other;
extending at least one support means for generally encircling the body of said participant so that said at least one support means exerts an upward force on said body;
lifting said participant so that a portion of said participant's weight is supported by said support means;
and
causing said participant to race on said racing surface when said racing means is activated.

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Racing speed training and therapy apparatus and method

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