RYFT track and field training in Englewood Colorado
Hurdle Coaching Denver

Build speed.
Keep the rhythm.

Hurdle coaching for 60H, 100H, 110H, 300H, 400H, and developing hurdlers who need cleaner spacing, better takeoff positions, faster clearance, more confidence, and stronger race execution.

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60H · 100H · 110H300H · 400HPrivate + ClubEnglewood · Denver Metro
Short Hurdles60 / 100 / 110Start, attack, 3-step rhythm, fast touchdown
Long Hurdles300 / 400Stride model, endurance, alternate-leg ability
Core FocusRhythmSpacing + speed between barriers
Training PathsClub + PrivateOr start with athlete evaluation
Why Hurdle Training Is Different

A faster athlete is not automatically
a better hurdler.

Speed matters, but hurdling adds spacing, takeoff discipline, clearance mechanics, touchdown position, confidence, and event-specific rhythm.

01

Rhythm

Better races come from cleaner spacing, consistent cadence, and fewer speed breaks between barriers.

02

Takeoff Distance

Many clearance problems start before the hurdle. Takeoff location changes posture, flight, trail-leg timing, and landing.

03

Lead + Trail Leg

Efficient clearance should preserve sprint posture and get the athlete back to the ground without floating or twisting.

04

Race Execution

Short and long hurdles require different stride models, speed qualities, energy demands, and competition decisions.

Hurdle Event Coaching

Coach the event
the athlete actually races.

RYFT does not treat every hurdle race the same. Indoor hurdles, high hurdles, 300H, and 400H each create different technical and physical problems.

Beginner hurdlers can start with lower heights, shorter spacing, simple rhythm progressions, and confidence-building before full competition demands are introduced.

60H

60m Hurdles

Start efficiency, first-hurdle attack, fast clearance, quick touchdown, and indoor rhythm.

100/110

High Hurdles

Start-to-hurdle rhythm, 3-step execution, posture, takeoff distance, lead/trail mechanics, and speed between barriers.

300

300m Hurdles

Stride pattern, curve rhythm, confidence, speed endurance, and clean technical execution under fatigue.

400

400m Hurdles

Race distribution, rhythm changes, alternate-leg skill, technical durability, and late-race execution.

RYFT Hurdle Method

Find the limiter
before choosing the drill.

A hurdler can repeat the same mistake hundreds of times. Better coaching identifies whether the real problem is speed, spacing, takeoff, clearance, touchdown, confidence, fatigue, or race model.

Hurdle Development Sequence
01
EvaluateEvent, experience, sprint ability, current rhythm, schedule, confidence, and goals.
02
DiagnoseIdentify the first limiter: spacing, takeoff, lead leg, trail leg, touchdown, stride pattern, fear, fatigue, or race model.
03
PrioritizeChoose the smallest technical change most likely to improve rhythm instead of stacking too many cues.
04
ProgressConnect drills to faster, more repeatable hurdle rhythm in practice and competition.
Hurdle Training Options

Choose the environment
that matches the problem.

Some hurdlers need controlled one-on-one progressions. Others need consistent weekly hurdle and sprint work. Some benefit from both.

1-on-1

Private Hurdle Coaching

Best for direct technical feedback, fear or hesitation, takeoff problems, lead/trail correction, event-specific rhythm, or flexible scheduling.

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Team Training
Track Club Hurdles
Best for consistent weekly hurdle and sprint development, training partners, seasonal structure, strength integration, and broader athlete development.
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Not Sure?

Start With Evaluation

Use the athlete evaluation when it is unclear whether the first priority should be hurdles, sprint development, private work, club training, or a hybrid path.

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What Good Hurdle Coaching Does

Clearer feedback.
More confident racing.

The goal is not to make an athlete look good in a drill. It is to help the athlete preserve speed, posture, rhythm, and decision-making when the barriers are at race spacing and the pressure is real.

Coaching Priorities

Technical clarity without cue overload.

RYFT hurdle work can combine sprint development with hurdle progressions so technical changes stay connected to the speed qualities the event requires.

  • Approach + first-hurdle rhythm
  • Takeoff and touchdown positions
  • Lead/trail leg efficiency
  • Short- vs long-hurdle race modeling
  • Confidence + progressive barrier exposure
#1 Freshman Hurdler
in Colorado
#1 Sophomore Hurdler
in Colorado
Hurdle Results

#1 as a freshman.
#1 again as a sophomore.

One RYFT hurdler ranked #1 among Colorado freshmen, then came back the next season and ranked #1 among Colorado sophomores and #10 in the state. That is the kind of progress we want from hurdle training: more speed, better rhythm, cleaner technique, and confidence that shows up in races.

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RYFT Athletics training facility in Englewood Colorado
RYFT Training Base · Englewood
Denver Metro Hurdle Coaching

Based in Englewood.
Serving Denver-area hurdlers.

RYFT serves hurdlers from Englewood, Denver, Aurora, Centennial, Littleton, Greenwood Village, Highlands Ranch, Parker, and surrounding communities.

Private CoachingFocused technical hurdle work by appointment.
Track ClubWeekly event-group development in the larger training system.
Indoor + OutdoorExact environment can vary with event, season, weather, and facility access.
School-Team SupportRYFT can complement an athlete’s existing school program when appropriate.
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Hurdle FAQ

What families usually need to know first.

Start with the athlete evaluation if the best training path is not obvious.

What hurdle events does RYFT coach?
RYFT supports 60m hurdles, 100m hurdles, 110m hurdles, 300m hurdles, 400m hurdles, and beginner hurdle development.
Does an athlete need hurdle experience to start?
No. Beginner hurdlers can start with age- and skill-appropriate progressions focused on confidence, coordination, spacing, and rhythm before full competition demands are introduced.
Can hurdle coaching be private or club-based?
Yes. Private coaching is useful for direct technical work. Track Club provides consistent weekly development. Some athletes use both at different times.
Can RYFT help with fear or hesitation?
Yes. Appropriate hurdle height, spacing, speed, and progression can help rebuild confidence while preserving good mechanics. Pain or injury concerns should be medically addressed before normal hurdle volume or intensity.
Can RYFT help with 300H or 400H?
Yes. Long-hurdle work can include stride patterning, alternate-leg development, speed endurance, rhythm changes, race distribution, and technical execution under fatigue.
How should we start?
Use the athlete evaluation if you want RYFT to help choose between private hurdle coaching, Track Club, sprint support, or another training path.
Hurdle With RYFT

Better rhythm starts
before the hurdle.

Tell us the athlete’s hurdle event, experience, current training, goals, and biggest problem. RYFT can help determine whether private hurdle coaching, Track Club, sprint support, or another path makes the most sense.

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