This article is guest posted by Artur Pastor García, who has a degree in Psychology, Primary Education and Business in Human Resources. His blog is … [Read more...]
February 6, 2013 by 7 Comments
Yohan Blake and the Rocket Sprint Start
Yesterday’s podcast from Kenta’ Bell on Coaching Sprint Force & Mechanics mentioned the Jamaicans using the Rocket Sprint Start. Starting … [Read more...]
September 12, 2012 by 8 Comments
Christophe Lemaitre: Not so Perfect Season
Last week, I pointed out how Aries Merritt had the perfect season. Unfortunately things did not go according to plan for Christophe Lemaitre Last … [Read more...]
September 11, 2012 by 2 Comments
Social Media at the Olympics
A lot can happen in 4 years. Take a look at the power of Social Media, namely Facebook and Twitter, during the London 2012 Olympics as compared to … [Read more...]
September 6, 2012 by 13 Comments
Will Yohan Blake Break the 200m WR in Brussels?
The 2012 Memorial van Damme Diamond League meeting is in Brussels tomorrow, and all eyes will be on Usain Bolt and the 100 meters. But that’s NOT … [Read more...]
August 16, 2012 by 5 Comments
London 2012 Post-Mortem Part 1
First, I can’t imagine the lines at Heathrow airport on Monday morning, August 13th. There are so many stories with controversies, and so many … [Read more...]
August 8, 2012 by 49 Comments
London 2012: Why Yohan Blake will Beat Usain Bolt
This article was posted 5:00pm BST, 3 hours before the start of the Men's 200m semi-finals. I am going to make a bold prediction, and that is Yohan … [Read more...]
August 5, 2012 by 11 Comments
Usain Bolt 9.63! Yohan Blake 9.75! Justin Gatlin 9.79!
How could you have doubted him? How could you write him off? I had predicted the order correctly with the top 4 finishers a few hours ago in … [Read more...]
August 5, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Usain Bolt 2012 Olympics: 9.66 in the Cards?
This article was written at 7:00pm local BST, 45 minutes before the start of the Men’s 100 meter semi-finals London Olympics. If the weather holds … [Read more...]
February 14, 2012 by 1 Comment
Can Two Bulls Stay in the Same Corral?
In Botswana where Setswana is spoken, there is a famous proverb: Poo, ga di nne pedi mo sakeng. Literally translated, it means: Two bulls can't … [Read more...]
January 16, 2012 by 44 Comments
Yohan Blake 200 meter splits (Why Blake will Beat Bolt)
I’ve been sitting on this article for months with hesitation. Here is the preamble on why I never posted it (until today). The problem with … [Read more...]
November 1, 2011 by 1 Comment
Speed Training Tips: The Drills
This is part 2 of the series on Speed Training Tips. Part 1 discussed choosing to train your strength or weakness. Truth be told, you need … [Read more...]
October 7, 2011 by 1 Comment
Ethical Cheating or Ergogenic Aids: Coffee and Caffeine
This is part 3 of a multi part series. Part 1 was the ESPN radio interview. Part 2 looked at the history of Ethical Cheating or Ergogenic Aids … [Read more...]
September 16, 2011 by 1 Comment
Usain Bolt 9.76 100 meter Video [Brussels Diamond League ]
Usain Bolt had something to prove. With Asafa Powell’s 9.78 World Lead at Lausanne, and Yohan Blake’s recent back-to-back 9.82 100 meters, he … [Read more...]
September 16, 2011 by 53 Comments
Yohan Blake 19.26 200 meter Video [Brussels Diamond League ]
This must be the surprise of the year! Yohan Blake run a 19.26 200 meters at the 2011 Brussels Diamond League meet. The wind was + 0.7, and with a … [Read more...]
September 6, 2011 by 6 Comments
Calculating 4×100 meter Relay Potential
How do you predict a 4×100 meter Relay time? My calculations uses the best 4 times of each athlete from their season best (not personal best), … [Read more...]
August 29, 2011 by 7 Comments
Usain Bolt and Changing the IAAF No False Start Rule
By now, everyone knows the unthinkable happened. That is, a major star getting disqualified at a major event like the Olympics or World … [Read more...]
June 10, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Interview with Christophe Lemaître
This interview was taken on June 9, 2011, two days after his 9.96 100 meter National Record at the Montreuil meeting. Q: Christophe, how was your … [Read more...]
June 8, 2011 by 2 Comments
Christophe Lemaitre 9.96 Video–NR, PR, and U23 EU Record
In the 2011 "Meeting de Montreuil", Yohan Blake wins the 100 meters in 9.95 seconds but Christophe Lemaître steals the show establishing a new French … [Read more...]
April 6, 2011 by Leave a Comment
How to Coach the 4x100m Relay Pool
How do select and train your 4x100m Relay Pool? How do you make sure the baton gets around the track? Jamaica is in for a tough decision with 7 guys … [Read more...]
