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Reaction and push timing
See how quickly you move after the signal and how long you push before leaving the blocks.
Reaction Time + Push Duration
Sprint start comparison
Find the fastest block setup with one phone.
Film Setup A. Change block Setup.
Film Setup B. Compare the result.
Early access invites will go out in small batches.
The problem
Stop guessing which block setup is better.
One setup can feel powerful but keep you in the blocks too long. Another can feel quick but create less speed. 1stMeter helps you compare both with video-based numbers instead of feel alone.
Built for testing today's best setup — not guessing forever.
How it works
Compare block setups in three simple steps.
Keep the phone position the same, test the same first meters, and change only the block setup you want to compare.
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Film Setup A
Put your phone side-on and film your start. Keep the blocks and first meters visible.
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Change one setup detail
Adjust one thing only — block spacing, pedal angle, or Set position — then film Setup B the same way.
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Compare A vs B
See which setup gave better push timing, block-exit speed, and Set consistency.
What 1stMeter compares
See what changed between starts.
1stMeter turns your start videos into simple feedback so you can compare one block setup against another and see which one helped you start better.
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Speed leaving the blocks
Compare how fast you are moving when you come out of the blocks.
Block-Exit Speed
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Start output score
See which setup created speed more efficiently by looking at how much speed you created and how quickly you created it.
Speed created + time taken
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Set position consistency
Check whether your Set position was similar across attempts, using body position checks like knee angle, hip height, and body lean.
Set position + repeatability
AI-assisted video analysis
1stMeter finds the key moments in your start.
The app detects when you first move, when you leave the blocks, and when your first step lands. Then it compares your setups using simple numbers, so you and your coach can decide what to test next.
- First moveWhen you start to push.
- Block exitWhen you leave the blocks.
- First stepWhen your foot hits the track.
- Compare setupsSee which setup gave the better first meters.
Built for
Built for sprinters and coaches who care about the start.
Whether you train alone or with a team, 1stMeter gives you a clear way to compare block setups and see which one performed best in that test.
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Sprinters
Test your block setup and see which one gave you a better first meter.
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Sprint coaches
Compare setup changes with simple video-based feedback.
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Clubs and academies
Add a repeatable start-testing method to regular track sessions.
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Performance teams
Use objective start data alongside coaching feedback.
Built with athletes & coaches
Built with sprinters and coaches, not guessed in a room.
1stMeter is being shaped with feedback from athletes, coaches, and performance teams testing real starting-block setup problems.
Waiting list
Ready to stop guessing your block setup?
Get on the early access list and be first to test 1stMeter when invites open.
Built with feedback from sprinters and coaches.
FAQ
Questions athletes ask
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Follow the development journey, testing process, athlete feedback, and product updates as 1stMeter is built in public.
Sharing the journey from idea to launch.