UPDATE Sept 2007: Ralph White is now at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. In this video, Ralph White of Williams College (Williamstown, Massachusetts) is your host. This video was produced in 2002 and is 100 minutes long. You will see a thorough explanation on how to coach your 400-meter … [Read more...] about 400-Meter Strategies and Training DVD
Archives for July 2008
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 400m … [Read more...] about Gary Reed 1:43.68 – 800 meter National Record
Nigeria Squeezes in 4x100m Relay for Beijing
Last week I posted how the women’s Nigerian team missed the last spot by 0.04 seconds. Well, The Gods Must be Crazy and magically they are in as the final qualifying spot with Finland and Cuba withdrawing, thus allowing 17th ranked Thailand and 18th ranked Nigeria into the relay. On the … [Read more...] about Nigeria Squeezes in 4x100m Relay for Beijing
400 Meter Training: 2 x 300m or 2×40 second Workout
When Jeremy Wariner or Michael 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 is for "speed endurance", or to be exact, special endurance. The ultimate goal of the workout is to … [Read more...] about 400 Meter Training: 2 x 300m or 2×40 second Workout
Track Dimensions: How Many Feet is 400 meters?
The 400 meters is exactly 1312.34 feet or 437.445 yards (Edited - thanks everyone!) Conversely, the 440 yard dash = 402.336 meters. You can read a lot more on 440 Yard and 400 Meters Races from an earlier blog post where Tommie Smith ran 44.5 400 meters and 44.8 for 440 yards in the same race. I … [Read more...] about Track Dimensions: How Many Feet is 400 meters?
Walter Dix NIKE Spikes?
I respect any athlete who gets a scholarship, especially a NCAA Div 1 scholarship, and stays the entire 4 years. Less than one percent of the 149,000 NCAA Division I athletes turn pro following their college career. I respect athletes even more who go to school under their own terms, and … [Read more...] about Walter Dix NIKE Spikes?
Merlene Ottey Fails to Qualify for Eighth Olympics
Last Week, I wrote about Merlene Ottey attempting to compete in eight Olympics. In the article from NBCOlympics.com, they stated Jamaican-born Slovakian sprinter Merlene Ottey, 48 years old, failed in her final attempts to qualify for Beijing in the 100m to become the first athlete to compete in … [Read more...] about Merlene Ottey Fails to Qualify for Eighth Olympics
4×100 meter Relay Fallouts and Politics
It didn't take long for all the finger pointing for those countries who did not qualify for the top 16 spots in Beijing. Personally, I don't see why the list can't be expanded to 24 teams with a 3 heat semi-final (top 2 and 2 fastest times) Last week I posted 4×100 meter Relay in Beijing from … [Read more...] about 4×100 meter Relay Fallouts and Politics
Tryptophan Benefits – Good or Bad?
To me, Tryptophan is bad for you, at least during a 400 meters sprint. I used to consume Power Drive (Biotest) and Vitalyze (SNAC) one hour before my race as both products contains Tyrosine as the main formulation. Tyrosine blocks the release of Tryptophan, which is the amino acid that gives … [Read more...] about Tryptophan Benefits – Good or Bad?
Michael (Mike) Larrabee Olympic 400 Meters
Mike Larrabee is famous for his "come from behind" or "even splits" 400 Meters Gold medal from the 1964 Tokyo Olympics. The Americans swept the medals, and they didn't repeat that feat until 400 meters in Athens 2004 with Jeremy Wariner, Otis Harris, and Derrick Brew. Mike Larrabee also won a … [Read more...] about Michael (Mike) Larrabee Olympic 400 Meters
