This is Part 1 of a 2 part series. Click here for Part 1. There are numerous articles on the 300-350 meter distance for special endurance … [Read more...]
June 21, 2010 by Leave a Comment
Pre-Race Routine: Getting into the Starting Blocks
This is PART 2: The pre-race routine getting into your starting blocks. PART 1: The pre-race routine before getting into your starting … [Read more...]
June 17, 2010 by Leave a Comment
2010 Rome Golden Gala 400 Meter Video & Fiasco
I wrote about the 400 meter fiasco from my eye witness account at the 2010 Rome Golden Gala. This is unacceptable at any level and the race should … [Read more...]
June 13, 2010 by 3 Comments
2010 Roma Golden Gala – Notes from Underground
By now, we all know the results from the 2010 Rome Golden Gala. Here are some stories you would not hear or read from the mainstream media. The … [Read more...]
May 12, 2010 by Leave a Comment
Andretti Bain – Running the Third 100m of the 400m
A lot of arm chair coaches like to dissect splits in a 400m and come up with a race plan. Others simply use the Michael Johnson 4 P’s approach … [Read more...]
February 14, 2010 by Leave a Comment
Another Interview with Jeremy Wariner
This interview was held on March 2009. A couple of interesting points. John Smith’s HSI group does their weight training at 9am, followed by the … [Read more...]
January 31, 2010 by 1 Comment
Happy Birthday! Interview with Jeremy Wariner
Happy Birthday Jeremy! Hard to believe he’s only 26 years old today with his impressive resume. Here is a good 6 minute interview (in 2 … [Read more...]
September 23, 2009 by 4 Comments
Adidas Super 7 – How Did They Do?
I love the world of sports marketing, branding, and world dominance. And yes, I follow their commercials. The Adidas Super 7 series of videos … [Read more...]
September 16, 2009 by 3 Comments
Who wins? Kenenisa Bekele vs. Usain Bolt at 600 meters
Donovan Bailey and Michael Johnson – step aside… Why on earth would Kenenisa Bekele and Usain Bolt race each other at 600 meters is beyond … [Read more...]
August 31, 2009 by 3 Comments
400 meter splits – 2009 Berlin World Championships
The official splits from the IAAF can be found here (PDF). What can we learn from these splits? Standard Coaching Theory If your opening 200m … [Read more...]
August 26, 2009 by 2 Comments
43.18- It was 10 Years Ago Today – August 26, 1999
If the number forty-three-point-one-eight (43.18) doesn’t mean anything to you, then you aren’t a real Quarter-miler. One day, that number … [Read more...]
August 21, 2009 by 1 Comment
LaShawn Merritt, Jeremy Wariner 400m – Battle of Nike and Adidas
LaShawn Merrit and Jeremy Wariner in the 400m – The Battle of Nike and Adidas Next to the Usain Bolt – Tyson Gay anticipated match up, the … [Read more...]
July 29, 2009 by 1 Comment
LaShawn Merritt 44.73 Herculis Monaco Video
LaShawn Merritt and Jeremy Wariner continue to avoid each other as the match up to Berlin comes to a climax. This video is a textbook 400 meter … [Read more...]
May 25, 2009 by 1 Comment
400 Meters – Speed is the Key
Gone are the days where the 400 meters was an event for 800 meter runners who moved down in distance. Today, I am convinced the short sprinters have … [Read more...]
April 26, 2009 by Leave a Comment
Jeremy Wariner and the Simple Whole Foods Diet
This is a good example of a world class athlete chowing down on a Simple Whole Foods Diet of ribs, sausage, baked potato with sour cream, cheese, and … [Read more...]
April 20, 2009 by Leave a Comment
Sprint & Hurdles Program Design Overview
This article is guest blogged by Jim Hiserman, author of the books Program Design Method for Sprints & Hurdle Training and Strength and Power for … [Read more...]
April 19, 2009 by 2 Comments
A Total Sprint-Training Program for Maximum Strength, Power, Sprint Speed & Core Strength
This article is guest blogged by Jim Hiserman, author of the books Program Design Method for Sprints & Hurdle Training and Strength and Power for … [Read more...]
April 8, 2009 by 8 Comments
Book Review – Program Design Method for Sprints & Hurdle Training
A good training plan can't guarantee you a world record, but I can tell you a bad training plan will prevent you from reaching a personal best. The … [Read more...]
How High can Jeremy Wariner Box Jump?
Several years ago in the days before YouTube, there was a viral video in the running forums of Ato Boldon doing a 60 inch or 1.50m box jump … [Read more...]