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Mondo Rubber Tracks and the Mondo Olympics

What would Bob Hayes or Ben Johnson run on today’s new artificial track surfaces?

Mondo has been around since the 1976 Montreal Olympics for Track and Field (Athletics), but Beijing 2008 was the first time using the new Mondotrack.

Like the Speedo LZR swimsuits, the new Mondotrack from Mondo gives sprinters a technological advantage.

We witnessed World Records […]

Dwain Chambers on Usain Bolt, Asafa Powell, Stride Length and Stride Frequency

Here are some quotes from the original article on timesonline.co.uk, and some commentary and analysis that follows it.

On Extrapolating 60 meters performances to 100 meters

Charles van Commenee, the new head coach at UKA, has said that Chambers is welcome back and the sprinter is hoping that this message will lead to a change in thinking. […]

Omega-3 Fatty Acids with Golden vs Brown Flax Seeds

This video is a classic.

It is 15 minutes long with speaker James Boschman from Prince Albert, Saskatchewan. He is the President and CEO of Randolph and James Flax Mills.

Where the heck is Prince Albert, Saskatchewan?

Prince Albert, Saskatchewan has a population of less than 35,000 and is about 600 miles north of Bismarck, North Dakota. […]

Skinny Men Can’t Sprint - Part 1

What is the ideal body type for a 100 meter sprinter?

ANSWER: The one who crosses the finish line first.

We all remember the 2008 Olympics when a 6 foot 5 inch tall muscular runner named Usain Bolt ran 9.69 for the 100 meters and he slowed down at the end with a chest thump.

We all remember […]

Yoga, Resistance Stretching, and now Pilates Exercise?

I had a funny feeling Pilates was going to be popular with Track and Field athletes one day, along with the Alexander technique. In the personal fitness industry, we’ve seen the fad go from step classes, spinning bicycles, Tae-Bo, Bikram Yoga, kettlebells, swiss balls, bosu balls and other “core” fads.

I personally like good old-fashion […]

More on the Nike Zoom Victory Spikes

Over the past year, we’ve seen a lot of talk of elite middle distance athletes such as Alan Webb with the Nike Zoom Victory + Track and Field shoes as well as the Nike Zoom Victory Spikes.

These spikes are ideal for track distances 800 meters and up, and will be available October 1, 2008.

Here is […]

Nike Zoom Victory Track and Field Spikes

NOTE: These spikes are ideal for distances 800 meters and up, and will be available October 1, 2008

From NIKE Press release:

Weight wise, 100 grams has always been the Holy Grail for a track spike. When Michael Johnson came to Nike, designers did everything possible to shave weight from his spike to make it light […]

In the Year 2525 - How Fast is the 100 meter World Record?

In contrast to the highly scientific study on How Fast Usain Bolt could run the 100 meters, Paul DeVita (Ph.D) from East Carolina University’s College of Health and Human Performance created his own extrapolations on when will the 100 meter dash could be 0 seconds, or instantaneous.

According to this hypothetical extrapolation, the 100 meter world […]

Are French Fries Bad for You?

I get asked this question a lot, especially on road trips.

There are several reasons why you, your athletes, or your children should NOT eat french fries.

In contrast, there are reason why you should eat it. One reason is they are yummy with ketchup or mayonnaise.

Back in my Montreal days, I recall the owner of […]

Traffic and Speeding Tickets for Runners?

The other day while driving to work, I nearly got into an accident from a bad driver who didn’t see me. I cursed to myself and wondered if the person got their driver’s license out of a box of Cracker Jacks. The person did not stop at the Intersection, and made an illegal […]

Usain Bolt 100m 10 meter Splits and Speed Endurance

Usain Bolt won the 100 meters because of his speed endurance.

I’ve said this all along, unless you are running a 40 yard dash or 50 meter sprint, sprinting the 100, 200, or 400 meters is all about speed endurance… reach your top speed, and maintain it. The winner of two athletes with the same […]

Christine Ohuruogu Upsets Sanya Richards in 400m Final

You got to have respect for the 400 meters.

Go too easy, you end up playing catchup (shades of Butch Reynolds Olympic 1988 come to mind)

Go too hard, you pay the price over the last 50 or 100 meters.

At least that’s what it appeared to be on live TV. Every Quarter-Miler knows the feeling […]

Dara Torres Training Regimen

Dana Torres won her 10th career Olympic medal with a silver in the 4×100m freestyle relay.

The American quartet of Natalie Coughlin, Lacey Nymeyer, Kara Lynn Joyce and Torres swam 3:34.33, an American record. The Netherlands won the gold in 3:33.76 seconds

It’s hard to believe her first medal was from 1984, the same Olympics where […]

NIKE LunaRacer Track and Field Shoes

From NIKE Press release:

Given Flywire’s early success with middle-distance Track and Field events, bringing its lightweight support to distance racing seemed natural. So, too, did marrying the technology with Lunarlite foam, Nike”s most advanced new cushioning system. Flywire works like cables on a suspension bridge, providing precisely engineered support for the foot. The Flywire filaments […]

Navy SEAL Fitness Challenge - Chicago, IL - Sept 6

Only 2 months left to prepare for this!

Navy SEAL Fitness Challenge in Chicago, Illinois - Sept 6, 2008

The Navy SEAL Fitness Challenge is a series of physical fitness events challenging athletes to maximize their performance in individual tests of strength and endurance. It closely mirrors the initial physical screening test given to anyone who desires […]

Nike Zoom Victory + Track and Field Shoes

From NIKE Press release:

The goal for the Nike Zoom Victory + was to create what the design team called “The Ultimate Naked Ride.” They wanted to make a super-minimal performance training shoe that translated the Nike Zoom Victory Track Spike’s revolutionary Flywire technology into something runners could wear every day. But transforming a track spike’s […]

Gary Reed 1:43.68 - 800 meter National Record

In May, I made this bold prediction about Gary Reed possibly running 1:43-mid to lower his personal best and National record:

Let’s take Canada’s Gary Reed for example. His PB for a 400m is 46.72 from 2003. His PB for 800m is 1:43.93 from that magic Rieti meet in Italy 2006. Take his […]

400 Meter Training: 2 x 300m or 2×40 second Workout

When Jeremy Wariner or Micheal Johnson does a 2 x 350 meter workout, those times are well under 40 seconds. That doesn’t mean YOU should do a 2 x 350 meter workout.
The purpose of this workout if for “speed endurance”, or to be exact, special endurance.
The ultimate goal of the workout is to reach […]

2008 USATF Masters Champs Hotels in Spokane

COUNTDOWN: 2 WEEKS TO GO!
If you haven’t booked your hotel for the 2008 USATF Masters Championships in Spokane, WA, you’d better hurry. Since Hotels by City is a major sponsor for our Track team’s travels, I summarized the hotels based on pricing. The prices are comparable or lower than Travelocity.
Click here for Deluxe […]

2008 USATF Masters Champs Hotels in Spokane

COUNTDOWN: 2 WEEKS TO GO!
If you haven’t booked your hotel for the 2008 USATF Masters Championships in Spokane, WA, you’d better hurry. Since Hotels by City is a major sponsor for our Track team’s travels, I summarized the hotels based on pricing. The prices are comparable or lower than Travelocity.
Click here for Budget […]

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