Chariots on Fire - Eric Liddell ran a 9.7 second 100
June 6, 2008 by Jimson Lee
In 1924, Eric Liddell ran 9.7 seconds for the 100 - 100 yards that is, not meters, which is equivalent to 91.44 meters.
Yes, it’s hard to believe we have only increased (or decreased) 8.56 meters or 28 feet - 1 inch in the last 84 years! (Thanks to Matt Bogdanowicz for pointing this out)
Who […]
RunningDVDs .com Building a Better Runner Contest
February 12, 2008 by Jimson Lee
Last month, I reviewed the DVD Building a Better Runner by RunningDVDs.com. This training DVD was produced by Coach Jay Johnson, the middle distance coach at the University of Colorado, and Mike Smith, the head cross country coach and middle distance coach at Kansas State University.
This is a great product as it doesn’t focus […]
Sportsvite .com - Meet-up and Meet-me for Sports
January 29, 2008 by Jimson Lee
If you are familiar with Meet-up and Meet-me, you’ll certainly love Sportsvite.com
Ever wanted to join a team, but couldn’t find the right players? You tried Craigslist, but to no avail?
Or, perhaps you moved to a new city and wanted to find a soccer, football or basketball team to join?
Enter Sportsvite.com
Sportsvite was started for […]
Win a Herb McKenley DVD Contest
January 22, 2008 by Jimson Lee
This is his story.
Jamacain Herb McKenley is the only man to have reached the finals of the Olympic 100 meters, 200 meters and 400 meters.
McKenley was also the first man to run the quarter mile under 46 seconds and under 45 seconds.
It took six tries in Olympic Finals to eventually win a Gold medal:
1948 Olympics […]
Fundamentals of Linear Sprint Technique DVD
January 13, 2008 by Jimson Lee
Introduction
This DVD provides trainers with simple and easy ways to integrate linear sprint technique into their day-to-day instruction with multi-sport athletes.
This clinic was performed with actual trainers who required fundamental instruction on sprint technique. Sprint drills and acceleration training are demonstrated in a common-sense fashion.
Who is Derek Hansen?
Derek Hansen, CSCS, is the Head Strength […]
Building a Better Runner by RunningDVDs .com
January 5, 2008 by Jimson Lee
Introduction
I’ve reviewed my fair share of training videos in the past and was very happy to see this DVD didn’t focus on selling a gadget, or belong to the “answer to success is core stability” camp. Visions of Paul Chek come to mind.
I’m a big fan of going back to basics and keeping things […]
Hotels by City .com - newest sponsor to Speedendurance.com
December 25, 2007 by Jimson Lee
I’d like to welcome our newest sponsor HotelsByCity.com. Traveling expenses account for over 80% of our track club’s budget. Medical, massage, and physiotherapy account for the rest.
This web site offers a prices equal or cheaper than the major sites like Travelocity.com and Expedia.com
Their goal is to provide you with the very best information […]
Fastest Way to Read Leadership and Coaching Books
November 30, 2007 by Jimson Lee
If you are like me, you are probably very busy, have little free time, and commute to work.
The secret is to maximize your time in every nook and corner.. I call these “stolen moments”.
For instance, my drive to the local track is 30 minutes long. I maximize that by reading “books on tape”. […]
Coaching Books by John Wooden
November 25, 2007 by Jimson Lee
One of my favorite all time coaches isn’t a Track and Field coach.
It’s former UCLA Bruins Basketball coach John Wooden.
Sure, he coached at an era when 3 point lines, the 45-35-22 second shot clock, dunking, huge egos and outrageous salaries were non-existent.
I personally liked his philosophy because he never emphasized winning. […]
440 Yard and 400 Meter Racing - facts and figures
July 20, 2007 by Jimson Lee
I am going to put a few arguments to rest.
When did they stop running the 440 yard dash?
In 1976, almost all Imperial (English) distances were abolished for track record purposes. The only exception was the Mile run because of its tradition and popularity. The mile (or 1609 meters) starting line is 9 meters back […]
Comparing Whey, Soy, Casein protein, vs real Fish, Beef, Milk, Chicken and Eggs
July 6, 2007 by Jimson Lee
- How much protein do athletes need?
- What’s the best protein?
- When should protein be consumed around training for optimal results?
>> Click here for the ultimate book on protein intake for both strength, power and endurance athletes
When I was living in the USA, I used to order from Protein Factory because I liked to customize […]
Bud Winter Endurance Sprint Program for Lee Evans
June 21, 2007 by Jimson Lee
Bud Winter coached at San Jose State University from 1944 - 1974 and was responsible for the legendary “Speed City” in the mid 1960’s.
In total, he produced 1 NCAA Championship, 49 NCAA records, and 27 Olympians including including Tommie Smith, Lee Evans, and John Carlos, just to name a few. He also coached Greece’s […]
Bud Winter Sprint Program for Tommie Smith
June 20, 2007 by Jimson Lee
Bud Winter coached at San Jose State University from 1944 - 1974 and was responsible for the legendary “Speed City” in the mid 1960’s.
In total, he produced 1 NCAA Championship, 49 NCAA records, and 27 Olympians including great athletes like Tommie Smith, Lee Evans, and John Carlos, just to name a few. He also […]
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