This is part 15 of the Freelap Friday Five Series, 2013 Edition. To review the 16 part 2012 edition, click here. Part 1 was Matt Scherer, … [Read more...]
April 10, 2013 by 8 Comments
Comparing 400m vs 800 meter Training
This article is guest blogged by Coach and Masters sprinter Chris Lemassif. Along with Paul Osland, they are the founders of MyRemoteCoach.com … [Read more...]
September 20, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Interview with Joe Newton (from Gary Cohen)
If you coach Cross country and DON’T know who Joe Newton is, then you must read the lengthy interview by Gary Cohen. The full interview (with some … [Read more...]
August 12, 2012 by 9 Comments
David Rudisha: 800m Training, Splits, World Record
Believe it or not, I missed the Olympic 800 meters in the stadium, and I didn’t even watch it on TV. Why? Because I was attending a private … [Read more...]
March 28, 2012 by 2 Comments
Volume-of-Quality Training and the Inverted Pyramid
If you’ve been to Le Louvre museum in Paris, then you’ve seen the inverted pyramid. However, in the coaching world of athletics, we always use a … [Read more...]
January 10, 2012 by 2 Comments
[VIDEO] 800 meter Training and Moving up from 400m
I created an 18 minute video on 800 meter training, with an slight emphasis for 400 meters moving up in distance. Scroll below for the video, or … [Read more...]
November 27, 2011 by 18 Comments
7 Tips for Track and Field Spikes
Here are my top 7 tips for your Track spikes: Don’t leave them in your spike bag Dip the spike pins in 10W30 oil before inserting … [Read more...]
October 17, 2011 by Leave a Comment
800 meter Olympian Gary Reed Launches Reed Athletics Fund
Gary Reed announced today the public launch of the Reed Athletics Fund, the first non-profit of its kind, founded and funded by a Canadian Olympian. … [Read more...]
October 14, 2011 by 2 Comments
Baking Soda and Beta Alanine (Ethical Cheating or Ergogenic Aids)
This is part 5 of a multi part series. Part 1 was the ESPN radio interview. Part 2 looked at the history of Ethical Cheating or Ergogenic Aids … [Read more...]
September 21, 2011 by 11 Comments
The 800 Meters Should Be Run In Lanes
This article is guest blogged by Shon Grosse, a physical therapist, athletic trainer and performance coach at www.shongrosse.com First, let me … [Read more...]
September 10, 2011 by 2 Comments
David Rudisha 1:41.33 in Rieti (Video, Splits)
No surprise we see yet another superior performance by David Rudisha in Rieti. The track is known for its fast times and world leaders after a major … [Read more...]
August 24, 2011 by 2 Comments
Training Secrets for Elite Junior Cross Country Coaches
If you enjoyed the 800 meter training videos with Scott Christensen last February, you’ll be glad to know he has come out with a video series for … [Read more...]
May 19, 2011 by 7 Comments
1968 Mexico City Olympics: The Forgotten 800 meters
When you think of the 1968 Mexico City Olympics, you immediately think of the Black Power Salute of the 200 meters, Kip Keino and Jim Ryan in the … [Read more...]
March 17, 2011 by 2 Comments
When Athletes Hit a Plateau – Change Distance or Change Training?
Last year, I wrote about the 400 meter sprinter moving up to the 800 meters. Unless you are a pole vaulter, gone are the days where you can just … [Read more...]
March 3, 2011 by 4 Comments
Steve Ovett 800 meter Training: Coach Harry Wilson
Running My Way by Harry Wilson ( UK residents click here) Who can remember the Steve Ovett – Sebastian Coe rivalry back in the late … [Read more...]
February 21, 2011 by 3 Comments
How to Race the Indoor 600 meters
I was lucky to be in Sherbrooke, Quebec (Canada) in 1987 and witnessed Chip Jenkins setting an American record of 1:15.80 for 600 meters missing the … [Read more...]
February 10, 2011 by 2 Comments
ADIDAS Track Spikes for 2011
SpeedEndurance.com has partnered directly with adidas to provide the latest track spikes. Below are the top selling spikes for sprinting, … [Read more...]
February 8, 2011 by 2 Comments
800 meter Training with Scott Christensen
For 400 meter runners, there may come a day when you will be asked to move up to the 800 meters, especially if you are tall, light & lean, and … [Read more...]
February 4, 2011 by 6 Comments
Do Long Runs Harm your Speed? Peter Snell’s Training for 1:44.3 800m WR
One of the biggest debates for 400 meter training is whether they should run cross country in the Fall, or do a Sunday long run. Bud Winter had … [Read more...]
Robby Andrews NCAA 800m – Smart Race or Just Lucky?
By now, everyone is talking about Robby Andrews come-from-behind victory at the 2011 NCAA outdoor Championships (see video below). At first, you can … [Read more...]