Posters are popping up everywhere. Usain Bolt is coming to town! Thursday, June 6 is the Rome Golden Gala, and this year, they will be honoring … [Read more...]
April 19, 2013 by 5 Comments
Introducing SpeedEndurance TV Daily Video Series on Coaching
Starting today, I am launching a new video series called SpeedEndurance TV. It will be a daily video where I provide a training tip, or I’ll answer … [Read more...]
April 18, 2013 by 2 Comments
Warming Up with High Intensity Sprinting before 100m, 800m Part 8
The warm-up is a very simple concept. You do whatever you have do, to be 100% ready when the gun goes off. That includes staying loose and … [Read more...]
April 15, 2013 by 2 Comments
I Didn’t Hear the Gun! The 1977 World Cup 400m Re-Run
The new Omega ”soundless guns” have created an interesting twist in the past 15 years. The new starting “gun”, which made its debut in … [Read more...]
April 11, 2013 by 1 Comment
Effects of Instant Gratification Feedback
We live in a generation of “Instant Gratification”. Computer Games, Fast Food, Junk Food and technological conveniences… all these just add … [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...]
April 9, 2013 by 12 Comments
Add Up the Fastest 10 meter Splits and You Get…
I was inspired to write this article after seeing the erroneous errors from Spikesmag’s infographic titled “The Fastest 100m of all…”. They … [Read more...]
April 8, 2013 by 2 Comments
Beyond the Olympic Medals: Where Do We Go Now?
I want to elaborate more on Question 3 from Friday's Interview with Doug Logan. There's a famous quote: "No taxation Olympics without … [Read more...]
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Interview with Doug Logan, former CEO of USATF
This is part 10 of the Freelap Friday Five Series, 2013 Edition. To review the 16 part 2012 edition, click here. Part 1 was Matt Scherer, … [Read more...]
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Applied Sprint Training–Improving Sport Skill Execution (Part 2)
This article was written by James Smith of Athlete Consulting LLC. James is also the Senior National Physical Preparation Coach for the Portuguese … [Read more...]
April 3, 2013 by 3 Comments
Electric Muscle Stimulation: Separating Fact from Fiction
The term Electric Muscle Stimulation or EMS needs some clarification, so I will attempt to dissect the facts, fiction and certain laws to prevent … [Read more...]
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Applied Sprint Training – Improving Sport Skill Execution
This article was written by James Smith of Athlete Consulting LLC. James is also the Senior National Physical Preparation Coach for the … [Read more...]
April 1, 2013 by 7 Comments
1996: How did Donovan Bailey Keep Cool after 3 False Starts?
Before you read the rest of this article, or the full article on Stuart McMillan’s blog, take a full 15 minutes and watch the build up to the 1996 … [Read more...]
March 29, 2013 by 1 Comment
Interview with Liam Collins, 400mH, Bobsled, Faces of Disco
This is part 9 of the Freelap Friday Five Series, 2013 Edition. To review the 16 part 2012 edition, click here. Part 1 was Matt Scherer, Professional … [Read more...]
March 28, 2013 by Leave a Comment
400 meter Training with Marc Mangiacotti [VIDEO]
If you are familiar with the work of Marc Mangiacotti, the Men's Sprints & Hurdles Coach at Harvard University, then you’ll love his latest … [Read more...]
March 27, 2013 by 4 Comments
Why are Jamaicans so Fast? Interview with Donovan Bailey
Yesterday, Stuart McMillan posted a great article on his blog, www.mcmillanspeed.com. It’s a long read, as he interviews 1996 double gold Olympic … [Read more...]
March 26, 2013 by 5 Comments
How to Find a Post-College Sports Agent (with Chris Layne)
Last year, I interviewed Kris Mychasiw of Sprint Management on the ins-and-outs on finding an agent, landing your first sponsor, and getting into big … [Read more...]
March 26, 2013 by 1 Comment
The Power of Collaboration
This article is guest blogged by Derrick Johnston, a Sprints Coach at the University of British Columbia, Canada. His previous article was titled … [Read more...]
Boston Marathon Tragedy: My Thoughts
No words can express how I felt yesterday. Anger. Shock. Disbelief. Sadness. Confused. Right now, my thoughts and prayers go out to all the victims … [Read more...]