2011 has been a strange year starting with massive Flooding worldwide and then the Occupy <insert keyword here> movements. 2011 is also a very … [Read more...]
December 22, 2011 by Leave a Comment
How to Run the Indoor 300 or 400 meters [Video]
I created a 12 minute video on How to Run the Indoor 300 or 400 meters. The indoor track competitive season has begun, so if you plan on running a … [Read more...]
December 21, 2011 by 1 Comment
Secret to your PR is only 6 inches: the Gap between your Ears
I was going to leave the second half of the title off, and simply call it, “The Secret to your PR is only 6 inches”. But that would cause … [Read more...]
December 20, 2011 by 5 Comments
Most Effective Ab Workout? 2 Minutes or 1000 reps?
The 6 pack abs, or a “washboard stomach”, seems to be the holy grail for the average non-athlete. For athletes, especially sprinters with above … [Read more...]
December 19, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Navicular Stress Fracture: Symptoms and Treatments
This article is guest blogged by Amol Saxena, a Podiatrist at the Palo Alto Medical Foundation near Stanford. Visit Dr. Saxena’s website … [Read more...]
December 16, 2011 by 3 Comments
30 meter Sprint Times Revisited
I want to thank @TrackNation for pointing out some useful references. It might be better to have all the references listed in a single page, instead … [Read more...]
December 15, 2011 by 2 Comments
Armin Hary and the Famous 10.0 sec 100m World Record
Here is a great article from Läufer des Jahrhunderts - Die atemberaubende Karriere des Armin Hary - 14) 1960 – Hary, strahlende Nummer 1 - … [Read more...]
December 14, 2011 by 5 Comments
The Importance of PH Balance in the Athletic Body
This article is guest blogged by Brett Warren, a Biochemical Engineer from Force Factor. The Importance of PH Balance in the Athletic Body With … [Read more...]
December 13, 2011 by 20 Comments
How to Use Starting Blocks: Case Study #1
Here is a sample analysis of a sprinter using starting blocks. As always, I try to keep my videos under 10 minutes. Normally, I need a whole … [Read more...]
December 12, 2011 by 5 Comments
Calculating 100 meter Potential from 30 meter Flys
Friday’s article on Calculating 400 meter Potential stopped at 60 meters. So to continue the downward spiral, I will show some … [Read more...]
December 9, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Calculating 400 meter Potential [Video]
I did a 10 minute video on Calculating 400 meter Potential, giving conversions for 200m, 100m and 60 meter times.The indoor track competitive season … [Read more...]
December 8, 2011 by Leave a Comment
IAAF Lowers Qualifying Standards for 2012
I’m glad to see the IAAF lowering the qualifying standards for the 400m and 400m Hurdles. I wrote about World Championship Performance Trends last … [Read more...]
December 7, 2011 by 1 Comment
Soccer Injuries vs. Running Injuries
I lose so many of my good athletes to soccer.Conversely, I get a lot of “washed up” soccer players at age 17 who didn’t make the cut … [Read more...]
December 6, 2011 by Leave a Comment
How to Run a Track Program
The good folks at the Canadian Athletics Coaching Centre (CACC) have once again provided some stellar content.Even though Derek Evely and Kevin Tyler … [Read more...]
December 5, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Interview with Jamaica’s Dennis Johnson
Dennis Johnson is a household name in Jamaican sprinting. He was part of the San Jose State “Speed City” era with Bud Winter. In 1948, the … [Read more...]
December 2, 2011 by 4 Comments
Do Sprinters Breathe when Sprinting?
Here’s a common question from the mailbag. Do Sprinters breathe when sprinting? The answer is, of course, yes. There are a few pointers on … [Read more...]
December 1, 2011 by 1 Comment
Did Stephen Francis Read my Jamaican Sprint Secrets Report?
When I wrote the Jamaican Sprint Secrets ebook, which you can get for free when you sign up for the free monthly newsletter, the section on Stephen … [Read more...]
Lee Evans: A Plea for Help
If you are a reader of SpeedEndurance, you don't need a reminder of who Lee Evans is. On the Track side, he is a 2-time Gold medalist from the 1968 … [Read more...]