Comparing 100 meter Freestyle and 400 meter Sprinting
November 27, 2008 by Jimson Lee
The 100 meter freestyle in swimming resembles the 400 sprint in running.
Their Elite times are in the mid 40’s second range and both events have similar energy systems: Alactic anerobic and Lactic anerobic.
Between 1968 and 2004, only 7 men has run under the magic 44 seconds barrier for the 400 meters (and two of them […]
Relaxation - The Key to Victory and Success
October 3, 2008 by Jimson Lee
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 […]
Is Bicarbonate of Soda a Performance-Enhancing Drug?
August 17, 2008 by Jimson Lee
In July, I wrote about Bicarbonate Loading Raises Ethical Issues As Performance-Enhancing Aid.
Once again, every second article from the Olympics is about drugs or health benefits of Ergogenic aids. Otherwise, it’s the Michael Phelps show!
Is popping a few Tums considered illegal before your 400 or 800 meters ? How about a mountain of baking […]
Beijing 2008 Olympic Games Updates on iDashboards
August 16, 2008 by Jimson Lee
A week ago, I posted Olympic Results Tracking by iDashboards.
So a busy week has gone by, and again I checked the medal standings (click on the above iDashboards image).
I’ve been checking the results on a daily basis, but so far CANADA has won 0 medals.
Zero. Zilch. Nada. Goose Egg. Nothing.
After watching […]
Beijing Men’s Swimming 4 x 100m Freestyle Relay Video
August 16, 2008 by Jimson Lee
In the swimming events, the Beijing Men’s 4 x 100m Freestyle Relay was one of the most exciting relays. USA beat France 3:08.24 to 3:08.32. With all the lead changes, it was too close to call. Personally, I would have put Michael Phelps anchor to out psyche the opponents.
YouTube and NBC are […]
NBCOlympics.com Swimming Latest News
August 15, 2008 by Jimson Lee
NBCOlympics.com Swimming Latest News
Phelps in perspective
Michael Phelps completed in Beijing what some had called an impossible task: eight gold medals in eight events. Along the way he revealed, among other things, that he’s undoubtedly the best swimmer in history.
Torres takes your questions
Dara Torres, the oldest swimmer ever to win a medal at age 41 in […]
Dara Torres Training Regimen
August 12, 2008 by Jimson Lee
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 […]
Navy SEAL Fitness Challenge - Chicago, IL - Sept 6
August 7, 2008 by Jimson Lee
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 […]
Bicarbonate Loading Raises Ethical Issues As Performance-Enhancing Aid
July 15, 2008 by Jimson Lee
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 […]
The Speedo LZR Racer Swimsuit Bodysuit
July 11, 2008 by Jimson Lee
Yesterday, I wrote about the Nike Swift Suit and Nike Track Spikes.
With all the talk about the amazing comeback of Dara Torres, let’s take a closer look at those swimsuits.
It’s hard to imagine a swimmer with more clothes than a track and field athlete.
The Speedo LZR Racers
Swimmers in Speedos are causing a stir leading up […]
More on Dara Torres Resistance Stretching Routine
July 8, 2008 by Jimson Lee
Last year, Dara Torres’s comeback at the age of 40 was the talk of the swimming world. Now that she has earned a spot on her 5th Olympiad (and let’s not forget she retired twice and did not compete in 1996 and 2004) at the age of 41, she will be under the microscope […]
Dara Torres - Secrets to Swimming Faster with Age
July 3, 2008 by Jimson Lee
If you are enjoying the recent Track and Field Trials, take a look at the swimming system.
To qualify for the 2008 USA Olympic Swim Team, only the top four swimmers in the men’s and women’s 100m and 200m freestyle, along with the winners of all the other events, automatically qualify for the USA Olympic Team. […]
Complete Guide to Essential Fatty Acids and Fish Oil
May 23, 2008 by Jimson Lee
This article was guest blogged by Mitch Pellecchia of VitaCost.com who wrote Complete Guide to Protein Powder Supplements, A Guide to Vitamin B12 Supplements and What are Amino Acids?
About Essential Fatty Acids and Fish Oil
By now, most of us have heard of essential fatty acids (EFAs) and their potential health benefits. They’re said to sustain […]
Boycott: Stolen Dreams of the 1980 Moscow Olympic Games
May 9, 2008 by Jimson Lee
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First, Tommie Smith writes a book 38 years after the fact.
Then, in December 2007, the 1980 USA Olympic team gets congressional medals.
And now this book comes out, 28 years later.
Maybe I should write a memoir: Uncovered Stories from my 1980 High School Graduation. It would be a book like Jose Canseco naming names […]
Navy SEAL Fitness Challenge - Dearborn, MI - May 10
March 10, 2008 by Jimson Lee
If you missed the Navy SEAL Fitness Challenge in Los Angeles, this is your second chance to attend this fun but competitive event.
Navy SEAL Fitness Challenge in Dearborn, Michigan - May 10, 2008
The Navy SEAL Fitness Challenge is a series of physical fitness events challenging athletes to maximize their performance in individual tests of strength […]
Sydney 2009 World Masters Games October 10-18
February 9, 2008 by Jimson Lee
With this event exactly 19 months away, you should probably start planning your travel arrangements if you are remotely interested in competing at these games.
The Sydney 2009 World Masters Games will be held October 10-18, 2009.
The Sydney 2009 World Masters Games has expanded to 28 sports following the inclusion of Diving on the Games program. […]
La Loma Track & Field High Altitude Training Camp
February 4, 2008 by Jimson Lee
This year’s 2008 La Loma Track and Field Festival will be held May 25, 28 and 31, 2008.
This event is a series of competitions to be held at La Loma High Altitude Center in San Luis Potosi, Mexico. It is 3 hours by car from Mexico City and the La Loma Altitude Training Center is […]
Navy SEAL Fitness Challenge
January 23, 2008 by Jimson Lee
Matt Bogdanowicz, current record holder of the 60 pull-ups World record, and former world record holder of the one hour pull-ups, will be attending the Navy SEAL Fitness Challenge in Los Angeles Feb 9-10, 2008.
The Navy SEAL Fitness Challenge is a series of physical fitness events challenging athletes to maximize their performance in individual tests […]
Matt Shirvington 1998 Training Program Prior to his 10.03
January 2, 2008 by Jimson Lee
This is a very old excerpt, 10 years old to be exact, from a posting by James Shanahan to the Yahoo Supertraining newsgroup list.
Matt Shirvington set a Personal Best and National Record in 1998, which stood until Patrick Johnson’s 9.93 back in 2003.
I thought you folks might be interested looking at the in-season program of […]
World Record in Chin Ups or Pull Ups
March 5, 2007 by Jimson Lee
How many chin ups can you do? Are you palms facing you or away? Do you go all the way down with straight arms?
Over 15 years ago, I thought about joining the Ontario Police Force and looked into their entry requirements. One of the tests included maximum number of chin ups. […]
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