Armin Hary from Germany, the Rome 1960 100 meter Olympic champion, was considered the fastest starter due to his reaction time to the gun and quick acceleration out of the blocks. He earned the nickname "Thief of Starts" from the term "Thief of Hearts" and was often accused of jumping or … [Read more...] about Armin Hary – The 1960 100 meter Olympic Champion
Archives for February 2009
Indoor 4×400 meter Relay – Put Your Best Runner First
Thank you, Dale Garland of Great Britain. He quoted on BBC that you should put your best runner first on an indoor 4×400 meter relay. I always use this strategy on indoor relays such as 4x200 and 4x400. It's better to get in front, and let them catch you. So I agree with Dale. With … [Read more...] about Indoor 4×400 meter Relay – Put Your Best Runner First
When does Daylight Savings Time Start in 2009?
Just a reminder, Daylight Savings Time is a week away in USA & Canada on March 8, 2009. 65% of the readers from SpeedEndurance.com are from the United States and Canada. The one hour time difference, either from Standard Time to Daylight Savings Time, or traveling though several time zones makes … [Read more...] about When does Daylight Savings Time Start in 2009?
NIKE Football Soccer Cleats – The Mercurial Vapor Superfly
Wired For Speed - Introducing the Mercurial Vapor Superfly Imagine a paper-thin boot, where the support comes from threads. This is the Mercurial Vapor Superfly - an industry-defining boot, incorporating Nike Flywire technology and redefining how footwear is made. Nike Flywire technology … [Read more...] about NIKE Football Soccer Cleats – The Mercurial Vapor Superfly
How to Fit Speed Training Into Basketball Practice
How to Fit Speed Training Into Basketball Practice by Lee Taft, MS, CSCS, SPC, USATF, Performance Director, Sports Speed Etc., LLC www.MyBasketballSpeed.com One of the most common questions I get as it relates to finding time for speed training during basketball practice is; how and when can … [Read more...] about How to Fit Speed Training Into Basketball Practice
Amazon Kindle 2 for Track & Field and Running Books
If you are like me, you are probably reading 3-4 books concurrently. This is really no big deal. Ever since school, we often took 4 or 5 courses a semester. Our brains can time-slice and multi-task very effectively. The problem is traveling for an extended period of time. How do you carry all … [Read more...] about Amazon Kindle 2 for Track & Field and Running Books
All Sports Los Angeles Film Festival – July 10-11, 2009
Finally!!! A Film Festival All About Sports! Hollywood, CA – The 1st Annual All Sports Los Angeles Film Festival will be held on July 10 and 11, 2009 at Raleigh Studios in Hollywood, California. Whether it is a dramatic or comedic piece, ASLAFF welcomes screenwriters and filmmakers to share … [Read more...] about All Sports Los Angeles Film Festival – July 10-11, 2009
Kevin Durant Nike KD1 Basketball Shoe
NIKE, Inc. and reigning NBA Rookie of the Year Kevin Durant showcase the next generation of footwear with the launch of the KD1, Durant’s first signature shoe with the brand. By taking a personal journey through Durant’s life, Nike designers seamlessly integrate superior performance with personal … [Read more...] about Kevin Durant Nike KD1 Basketball Shoe
IAAF 4×400 Meter Relay Split Times from Beijing 2008
The IAAF article can be found here. Click here to download the PDF file. How were these splits recorded? Transponder antennas were laid under the track at the 0m, 100m, 200m and 300m. Athletes wore chips on the inside of their front bib numbers, so when they crossed the transponder threshold, … [Read more...] about IAAF 4×400 Meter Relay Split Times from Beijing 2008
Jessica Hardy and the Supplement Contamination Saga
Once again, we have another case of an alleged supplement contamination. I don't know who to believe anymore. It's a classic case of "he said, she said". I'll let the facts unravel and have the courts decide. Better to be tried by 12, then hung by 6 or shot by 5, right? But this case is a … [Read more...] about Jessica Hardy and the Supplement Contamination Saga
