Somehow my 400 meter Blog has become a 40 Yard Dash blog! With the upcoming NFL draft approaching in April, we constantly hear the old adage "What's his 40 time?" You may already heard of Phil from his book Ready, Set, Go! Synergy Fitness. He also has a 40 Speed Video called "How to Run Your … [Read more...] about 4 Tips to Running a Faster 40 Yard Dash
Archives for January 2009
2009 Death Valley Marathon – Part 1
Race Info: Date: Saturday, February 7, 2009 Location: Titus Canyon - Death Valley National Park Location Race Day HQ: Furnace Creek, Death Valley, CA 92328 Distances: Marathon & 30K Every year for the past 5 years, I make the trip to Las Vegas en route to Furnace Creek in Death Valley, … [Read more...] about 2009 Death Valley Marathon – Part 1
Overspeed Training Controversy – Good or Bad?
Click Here for more information on the Single Man Overspeed Trainer Life is simple. To run fast, you need to run fast. If your goal is to run a top end speed of 12 m/s, you won't get it training at 10 m/s. So why are there devices that appear to make you run faster? I am referring to … [Read more...] about Overspeed Training Controversy – Good or Bad?
Usain Bolt’s Diet and the Carb, Protein, and Fat ratio
I read an article about Usain Bolt's Diet, and how he was not a fan of supplements, just like Jeremy Wariner (who can blame them with the scare in supplement contamination?). The only exception was Vitamin C. The article claimed he ate six daily meals containing 30% carbohydrates, 60% protein, … [Read more...] about Usain Bolt’s Diet and the Carb, Protein, and Fat ratio
Key Factors for Success – Happy New Year
If you made (and broke) your resolutions on January 1, NOW is the time to start over again. Why? Because today is the Chinese New Year - The Year of the Ox. If you are new to this blog, here are 6 good articles to start with. They have nothing to do with Track... well, at least not … [Read more...] about Key Factors for Success – Happy New Year
The Fear of Athletic Supplement Contamination
Stop before you drink that protein shake. According to the study from Dec 2007 commissioned by Informed-Choice, approximately 25% of supplements could be contaminated. According to the report, which can be found here (PDF): Fifty-eight supplement samples were purchased from popular retail … [Read more...] about The Fear of Athletic Supplement Contamination
Baseball 60 Yard Dash – What’s a Good Time?
60 yards is 54.864 meters, which is almost equivalent to the rarely held indoor 55 meter dash. The 60 meter dash is the indoor standard today. Please don't forget the crash mats! Why a 60 yard test for baseball? Everyone knows it's 90 feet between bases or 30 yards, so in theory, second base is … [Read more...] about Baseball 60 Yard Dash – What’s a Good Time?
Interview with Dwain Chambers – Race Against Me
Dwain Chambers new book Race Against Me: My Story is published by Libros International and will be released on March 2, 2009. You can pre-order the book from Amazon.com. Flashback to 1988 We all know the story of Ben Johnson in 1988. He served a 2 year suspension and came back to the sport … [Read more...] about Interview with Dwain Chambers – Race Against Me
What is the Best Protein Recovery Drink for Sprinters?
Q&A with Lyle McDonald, author of The Protein Book This question is aimed particularly for sprinters who also do a moderate amount of weight training. Photo credits: Gatorade Q: SpeedEndurance.com: What is the best protein recovery drink for sprinters who have to wait 1-2 hours until … [Read more...] about What is the Best Protein Recovery Drink for Sprinters?
Usain Bolt Training Regimen Video – The Start
Many Thanks to Puma for providing this training video of Usain Bolt, shot prior to the 2008 Beijing Olympics in his hometown of Jamaica. In the video, I love the casualness of Usain Bolt wearing Basketball pants over his training tights. After the Olympics, his coach tells everyone his secret … [Read more...] about Usain Bolt Training Regimen Video – The Start
