When was the last time you crammed for an exam? Why didn't you keep up all year long, studied a bit every day, so you would just have to review … [Read more...]
October 26, 2010 by 12 Comments
2 Secrets to Sprinting: Forward Lean and Longer Ground Contact
There’s a reason why the October Issue of Men's Health is pictured on the left. (Thanks to Divinio A. for pointing it out) Here is a snippet … [Read more...]
August 12, 2010 by 2 Comments
Michael Johnson’s Speedwork Training
Michael Johnson’s training for speed endurance was covered in detail very early in the blog, so I thought it would be interesting to review what he … [Read more...]
July 27, 2010 by Leave a Comment
Duane Carlisle Total Football Training DVD
Are you ready for some football? Football is around the corner. Actually, it’s already here when you count the off season. Track coaches who coach … [Read more...]
July 26, 2010 by 6 Comments
Clarification on Fastest Recorded 10 meter Split
Time for some clarifications on last week's article On Top End Speed and Speed Endurance. In the article Usain Bolt 100m 10 meter Splits and Speed … [Read more...]
June 20, 2010 by 1 Comment
Maurice Wilson: Sprinting the Jamaican Way: Drills for Speed and Technique (DVD)
Maurice Wilson: Sprinting the Jamaican Way: Drills for Speed and Technique (DVD) This is part 2 of a 3 part series in reviewing Maurice Wilson’s 3 … [Read more...]
May 24, 2010 by 55 Comments
Happy Birthday! Win a Copy of Complete Speed Training for Sprinters
Speedendurance.com went live on Monday, May 21, 2007. That was Victoria Day in Canada (or La fête de Dollard-des-Ormeaux in Quebec). So this … [Read more...]
May 21, 2010 by 3 Comments
Coaching Soccer Drills and Tips – The Testing Phase
Soccer is a speed, agility and power game. Why on earth they still send kids out on 40 minute runs to work on their aerobic conditioning is … [Read more...]
May 17, 2010 by 2 Comments
400 Meter Training: Blending Short-to-Long and Long-to-Short Methods – Part 2
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 26, 2010 by 6 Comments
400 Meter Training: Blending Short-to-Long and Long-to-Short Methods – Part I
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...]
February 19, 2010 by Leave a Comment
Speed, Agility and Quickness: Youth Soccer Drills Examples
This article is guest blogged by Patrick Beith of Athletes Acceleration. The ability to stop, start, cut and sprint are extremely crucial skills … [Read more...]
February 2, 2010 by Leave a Comment
Steven Bradbury – Salt Lake City 2002 Winter Olympics
With the Vancouver 2010 Olympics approaching, this has to be one of my best memories of any winter Olympics. Steven Bradbury of Australia is most … [Read more...]
January 12, 2010 by Leave a Comment
Glen Mills on Balancing Speed Endurance and pure Speed Work
One of the most important parts of designing an annual plan is whether you have 2 days a week or 3 days a week of “hard days”. Elite and Youth … [Read more...]
January 3, 2010 by 3 Comments
Speed is the Result of Net Forces Acting on the Ground
I really like this quote from Charlie Francis when it comes to the debate over stride rate vs stride frequency. The answer, according to Ralph … [Read more...]
December 22, 2009 by 1 Comment
The Attrition Rate of a 400 meter Sprinter
From the mailbag: I ran 50+ in College and I just turned 40. I have not let myself go like most 40 year olds, and I’ve stayed fit from a … [Read more...]
December 20, 2009 by Leave a Comment
Justin Gatlin 2006 NIKE Commercial
Remember when Justin Gatlin was a household name? Why not? He won the 100 meter gold medal at the 2004 Olympic Games when Asafa Powell was … [Read more...]
December 16, 2009 by Leave a Comment
High Jump On-line Calculator
A big thank you to Ken Stone of MastersTrack.com for pointing this out to me. I love it when Science & Technology meets Track & Field. … [Read more...]
December 9, 2009 by 1 Comment
CherryPharm Natural Light
Everyone is going light these days. Take a look around you, and you’ll understand why. When you’re watching your calories, you want every … [Read more...]
December 7, 2009 by Leave a Comment
40 Yard Dash Set up: NFL Scouting Combine Preparation
Excelsior Sports has a new DVD series called The New School of Human Performance. Below is an excerpt for a 40 Yard Dash set-up from the NFL Scouting … [Read more...]
How Do You Determine the Worlds Fastest Man?
Back to School Special, Part 1. Warning: this subject matter may bring back horrible memories of high school physics! How do you determine the … [Read more...]