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What is Speed Reserve? Part 1 - 400 meter Sprinter types

Before I discuss the topic of speed reserve, I want to talk about the different types of 400 meter sprinters.

Types of 400 meter runners

100/200 sprinters moving up to the 400m: In the past, short sprinters moving up the distance were rare. Remember Eric Liddell in Chariots of Fire? Today, we’ve […]

Million Dollar Man Richard Thompson - Bigger than Ato Bolden?

I have to admit, it wasn’t until the 3rd or 4th slow motion replay of the Beijing 100 meter final that I noticed the 2nd place finisher raising his arms in triumph.

He was wearing the red and white colours of T&T - Trinidad and Tobago (sorry, Canada). That man was Richard Thompson. He […]

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 […]

Ben Johnson - The 1988 Lost Seoul Series

Where were you on December 8, 1980?

I was studying for my College finals when I heard the news about John Lennon.

Some dates you will always remember. July 20, 1969. September 11, 2001. September 24, 1988. December 26, 2004.

Did I say September 24, 1988?

With the 20th anniversary of the 1988 Seoul 100 […]

PODCAST - 400 meter Training with Iwan Thomas

Iwan Thomas is the current UK record holder at 400 meters with a time of 44.36 seconds. His best year was definitely 1998 where he won the gold at all 3 major “championship meets” that year, notably the IAAF World Cup, European Championships and Commonwealth Games.

He also won a silver medal at the 1996 […]

PODCAST: Frans Bosch - Author, Biomechanist, Coach

Frans Bosch is a professor of biomechanics and motor learning at Fontys University for Applied Science in The Netherlands. He is also the co-author of “Running: Biomechanics and Exercise Physiology in Practice” with Ronald Klomp. His book “Running” is widely regarded as one of the top sprinting resources for coaches worldwide. An anatomical illustrator, […]

How to Maintain Your Peak from the Trials to the Games - The 2008 USATF NPEP

The 2008 USATF National Podium Education Project takes place December 9-13 at the Tuscany Resort and Casino, Las Vegas, NV. The main focus of this year’s summit will be “How to Maintain Your Peak from the Trials to the Games“.

It follows the same format as last year with the conference broken down into 2 […]

Free Track and Cross Country Coaching Books

The LA84foundation.org is the web site for the Legacy of the 1984 Los Angeles Olympic Games. This web site is a great resource for athletes, coaches, trainers and parents.

Who the heck is the LA84foundation.org?

The LA84 Foundation is endowed with surplus funds from the 1984 Los Angeles Olympic Games. Their mission is to serve youth […]

PODCAST: Rare Interview with Al Oerter

The Canadian Athletics Coaching Center has a wealth of free coaching articles, including a great article I referenced on Valeri Borzov’s mental preparation before a race.
Click here for a complete listing of their downloadable audio files.
Another gem in their collection is a rare interview of Al Oerter, recorded about 4 months before his untimely death […]

Relaxation - The Key to Victory and Success

NEWSFLASH: Running and Swimming Relaxed is the Key to Victory.

This old news. Everyone knows this.

But when this concept makes the New York Times, and references Clyde Hart, the Director of Track & Field and 4×400m coach at Baylor University, I thought it deserved some feedback.

It doesn’t matter if you are a surgeon, public speaker […]

Usain Bolt Confirms Speedendurance.com Analysis

When I analyzed the 10 meter splits of Usain Bolt’s 9.69 world record at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, I claimed the 2 main reasons of his success were:

(1) he had the highest top end speed ever recorded for a 10 meter split (0.82 seconds per 10 meters, instead of 0.83 seconds) and,

(2) he had great […]

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 […]

Copper, Magnetic and Titanium Bracelets - Part 1

This is Part 1 of a 3 part series.

Trace elements and minerals are often sought after elite athletes to give an edge to “healing”.

You probably heard about copper bracelets for arthritis or even magnets to provide homeopathic and holistic pain relief.

Paula Radcliffe, the current World Record holder of the woman’s marathon, was seen wearing a […]

Asafa Powell Debuts Nike Zoom Aerofly at Beijing

Sprinter Asafa Powell Debuts Leading-Edge Nike Zoom Aerofly He’ll Wear In Beijing

From NIKE Press release:

Nike’s deep focus on innovation for the Beijing includes work with one of the world’s fastest human beings sprinter Asafa Powell. In his bid to reclaim dominance in the 100 meters, Powell today debuted the sleek and aerodynamically efficient Zoom Aerofly […]

Joe Sarti presents - Your Life Without Limits

Joe Sarti is a contributing writer for Speedendurance, and was an Assistant Instructor for Dragondoor’s Kettlebell Certification

Joe Sarti presents “Your Life Without Limits” Your answer to holistic health and well-being.

Fitness and health guru Joe Sarti hosts a new live internet talk radio show about moving beyond your boundaries and discovering the limitless life on VoiceAmerica’s […]

Olympic 400 meters Prediction Contest

The good folks at Athletes Acceleration have donated a monster prize package for anyone predicting the correct medal winners in the 2008 Olympic Men’s 400 meters.

Their 5 DVD Complete Speed Training set regularly sells for $297 $197. You also receive 8 Bonus eBooks including “Precision Sports Nutrition Strategies for Success” by Dr. John Berardi, […]

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 […]

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 […]

Bicarbonate Loading Raises Ethical Issues As Performance-Enhancing Aid

I discussed the findings of Bicarbonate Loading in my monthly newsletter. At the time, I didn’t want this Blog to be the focus of drugs or ergogenic aids, at least not the banned and illegal ones.

It comes down to the ethical question of whether or not the athlete has a competitive advantage by taking […]

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