Alright, folks, gather ’round! Today I’m spilling the beans on my little experiment with trying to improve my speed, inspired by the whole “maalik murphy 40 time” thing I stumbled upon. I mean, who doesn’t want to be a little faster, right?
So, first things first, I did some digging to see what this whole “maalik murphy 40 time” was about. Obviously, I wanted to see what the fuss was about. Then I figured, why not try to see if I could shave off a few milliseconds myself? I’m no pro athlete, but a little self-improvement never hurt anyone.
The Prep Work:
- Gear Check: I dug out my old running shoes (they’ve seen better days, tbh) and made sure my clothes were loose and comfy.
- Warm-Up: I’m not about to pull a hammy, so I did some basic stretches – hamstring stretches, quad stretches, the whole shebang. Then a light jog to get the blood flowing.
- Measuring the Distance: I used a measuring wheel thingy I borrowed from my neighbor and marked out a perfect 40 yards on a patch of relatively flat grass in the park.
The Actual Runs:
Okay, this is where it got real. I used my phone’s stopwatch function, crouched down in a starting position (looked kinda ridiculous, I’m sure), and just went for it. My first run was… not great. I’m talking a solid “meh” time. But hey, baseline established!
I did a few more runs, focusing on a few things:
- My Start: I tried to explode off the line, focusing on pushing off with my legs.
- My Form: I tried to keep my posture upright and my arms pumping.
- Consistent Effort: Each and every run I tried to maintain my max speed throughout the 40 yards.
The Results (and Reality Check):
Alright, no record-breaking times here, people. My times were all over the place, to be honest. My initial runs were hovering around… well, let’s just say they weren’t impressive. After a few tries, I did manage to shave off a little time, but nothing dramatic. More like I went from a snail to a slightly faster snail.
Lessons Learned:
Here’s what I took away from this whole experience:
- Practice Makes Progress: I’m sure if I kept at it consistently, I could see some real improvement. But, you know, life.
- Proper Form Matters: I definitely felt a difference when I focused on my form. I was less winded and felt like I was moving more efficiently.
- I’m Not a Pro Athlete: And that’s perfectly okay! This was just a fun little experiment.
So, there you have it – my attempt at chasing the “maalik murphy 40 time” dream. Did I become a speed demon? Nope. Did I have fun and learn something? Absolutely! And that’s what matters, right?
