Comments on: Race Strategy – How to run the 400 meters http://speedendurance.com/2007/07/10/race-strategy-how-to-run-the-400-meters/ Success in Track & Field ... and Life Mon, 21 May 2012 13:00:23 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: CrossFit Intrepid » 400 Meters http://speedendurance.com/2007/07/10/race-strategy-how-to-run-the-400-meters/#comment-108224 CrossFit Intrepid » 400 Meters Mon, 10 May 2010 13:11:18 +0000 http://speedendurance.com/2007/07/10/race-strategy-how-to-run-the-400-meters/#comment-108224 [...] somewhere along the way.  For it, it’s the turn into the alley from El Segundo.  Well, this article by Jimson Lee talks about a couple of strategies to have when running the 400.  If you don’t [...] [...] somewhere along the way.  For it, it’s the turn into the alley from El Segundo.  Well, this article by Jimson Lee talks about a couple of strategies to have when running the 400.  If you don’t [...]

]]> By: 400 meter splits - 2009 Berlin World Championships | SpeedEndurance.com http://speedendurance.com/2007/07/10/race-strategy-how-to-run-the-400-meters/#comment-43465 400 meter splits - 2009 Berlin World Championships | SpeedEndurance.com Mon, 31 Aug 2009 17:00:10 +0000 http://speedendurance.com/2007/07/10/race-strategy-how-to-run-the-400-meters/#comment-43465 [...] the splits from Berlin 2009 below, and see Renny Quow near even splits of 0.16.  Memories of Butch Reynolds or Mike Larrabee come to [...] [...] the splits from Berlin 2009 below, and see Renny Quow near even splits of 0.16.  Memories of Butch Reynolds or Mike Larrabee come to [...]

]]> By: Jimson Lee http://speedendurance.com/2007/07/10/race-strategy-how-to-run-the-400-meters/#comment-37959 Jimson Lee Mon, 03 Aug 2009 13:55:11 +0000 http://speedendurance.com/2007/07/10/race-strategy-how-to-run-the-400-meters/#comment-37959 @Michael - there are so many ways to break up the 400m, but I agree that having a good "start" sets you up for the latter parts of the race. @Michael – there are so many ways to break up the 400m, but I agree that having a good “start” sets you up for the latter parts of the race.

]]> By: Michael Dillard http://speedendurance.com/2007/07/10/race-strategy-how-to-run-the-400-meters/#comment-37941 Michael Dillard Mon, 03 Aug 2009 06:56:02 +0000 http://speedendurance.com/2007/07/10/race-strategy-how-to-run-the-400-meters/#comment-37941 I think I first wrote how I train my 400 meter runners back in 2007 but now I have even changed my training. Every coach has a way of doing things. It's not about who's right and who's wrong. It's just my way of doing things and how the athlete feels. I train my 400 meter runners to run the first 150 meters, lets say 17 seconds. Now I have them to run the next 100 meters in 13 seconds which will be 30 seconds at the 250 meters mark. Now the last 150, I want to come in at 18 seconds. So we are talking about 48-49 seconds for a 400 meter dash. I train the front end of the 400 meter dash first, which is the first 200 meters of the race, then the back end. I find this easier for my sprinters that run the 400 meter dash. I think I first wrote how I train my 400 meter runners back in 2007 but now I have even changed my training. Every coach has a way of doing things. It’s not about who’s right and who’s wrong. It’s just my way of doing things and how the athlete feels. I train my 400 meter runners to run the first 150 meters, lets say 17 seconds. Now I have them to run the next 100 meters in 13 seconds which will be 30 seconds at the 250 meters mark. Now the last 150, I want to come in at 18 seconds. So we are talking about 48-49 seconds for a 400 meter dash. I train the front end of the 400 meter dash first, which is the first 200 meters of the race, then the back end. I find this easier for my sprinters that run the 400 meter dash.

]]> By: John Abrahm http://speedendurance.com/2007/07/10/race-strategy-how-to-run-the-400-meters/#comment-24879 John Abrahm Sun, 10 May 2009 14:01:19 +0000 http://speedendurance.com/2007/07/10/race-strategy-how-to-run-the-400-meters/#comment-24879 I just ran a 50.9 for 400 meters, but my best 100 meter times was 11.8, but i wasn't as excited, i am just wondering do you think i can run the 400 meter sub 50 I just ran a 50.9 for 400 meters, but my best 100 meter times was 11.8, but i wasn’t as excited, i am just wondering do you think i can run the 400 meter sub 50

]]> By: Gary http://speedendurance.com/2007/07/10/race-strategy-how-to-run-the-400-meters/#comment-23493 Gary Sun, 19 Apr 2009 11:47:57 +0000 http://speedendurance.com/2007/07/10/race-strategy-how-to-run-the-400-meters/#comment-23493 I teach my 400 meter runners to run the first 150-160 meter all-out. They should Allow their momentum to carry them for the next 40-60 meters which will be a flot and then begin to sprint You only have time for two moves in the 400, the start as mentioned by Hart and Jimson, and one more, either at the 200 or the H2O pit, to sprint for 150m and try to pick up is extremely difficult. I teach my 400 meter runners to run the first 150-160 meter all-out. They should Allow their momentum to carry them for the next 40-60 meters which will be a flot and then begin to sprint

You only have time for two moves in the 400, the start as mentioned by Hart and Jimson, and one more, either at the 200 or the H2O pit, to sprint for 150m and try to pick up is extremely difficult.

]]> By: Gary http://speedendurance.com/2007/07/10/race-strategy-how-to-run-the-400-meters/#comment-23274 Gary Thu, 16 Apr 2009 19:16:15 +0000 http://speedendurance.com/2007/07/10/race-strategy-how-to-run-the-400-meters/#comment-23274 The 1988 Olympic 400 final was great one, Reynolds started slow and thought he could make up ground, at that level that tells you something. Steve Lewis and Danny Everitt were also coached by Joe Douglas of the Santa Monica Track club. The 1988 Olympic 400 final was great one, Reynolds started slow and thought he could make up ground, at that level that tells you something. Steve Lewis and Danny Everitt were also coached by Joe Douglas of the Santa Monica Track club.

]]> By: Christine Ohuruogu Upsets Sanya Richards in 400m Final | SpeedEndurance.com http://speedendurance.com/2007/07/10/race-strategy-how-to-run-the-400-meters/#comment-11657 Christine Ohuruogu Upsets Sanya Richards in 400m Final | SpeedEndurance.com Tue, 19 Aug 2008 18:31:27 +0000 http://speedendurance.com/2007/07/10/race-strategy-how-to-run-the-400-meters/#comment-11657 [...] got to have respect for the 400 meters. Go too easy, you end up playing catchup (shades of Butch Reynolds Olympic 1988 come to mind) Go too hard, you pay the price over the last 50 or 100 meters. At least [...] [...] got to have respect for the 400 meters. Go too easy, you end up playing catchup (shades of Butch Reynolds Olympic 1988 come to mind) Go too hard, you pay the price over the last 50 or 100 meters. At least [...]

]]> By: Butch Reynolds 400 meter 1996 Atlanta Grand Prix | SpeedEndurance.com http://speedendurance.com/2007/07/10/race-strategy-how-to-run-the-400-meters/#comment-5833 Butch Reynolds 400 meter 1996 Atlanta Grand Prix | SpeedEndurance.com Tue, 26 Feb 2008 14:53:42 +0000 http://speedendurance.com/2007/07/10/race-strategy-how-to-run-the-400-meters/#comment-5833 [...] Olympics - 400 meter Silver medal and 4×400 meter Gold medal (click on the links for the [...] [...] Olympics – 400 meter Silver medal and 4×400 meter Gold medal (click on the links for the [...]

]]> By: Jimson Lee http://speedendurance.com/2007/07/10/race-strategy-how-to-run-the-400-meters/#comment-2124 Jimson Lee Thu, 08 Nov 2007 17:06:41 +0000 http://speedendurance.com/2007/07/10/race-strategy-how-to-run-the-400-meters/#comment-2124 @Michael - My **personal** experience was to run the first 40 meters all out, "float" from 40-200, then start kicking at 200m. Clyde Hart emphasizes going all out the first 60 meters, then controlling the pace. But you are correct, the 3rd segment is where the race is won or lost, and the athlete should start kicking from 180-220m (depending on the stagger and your lane draw) @Michael – My **personal** experience was to run the first 40 meters all out, “float” from 40-200, then start kicking at 200m.

Clyde Hart emphasizes going all out the first 60 meters, then controlling the pace.

But you are correct, the 3rd segment is where the race is won or lost, and the athlete should start kicking from 180-220m (depending on the stagger and your lane draw)

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