A good training plan can't guarantee you a world record, but I can tell you a bad training plan will prevent you from reaching a personal best. The book Program Design Method for Sprints & Hurdle Training was written by former Sonoma State coach Jim Hiserman. Sadly, due to budget cuts, the … [Read more...] about Book Review – Program Design Method for Sprints & Hurdle Training
Archives for April 2009
Sebastian Coe – The Winning Mind: My Inside Track on Great Leadership
Now I know why Sebastian Coe was upset at Dwain Chambers' book. Because it was released one month before his own book, The Winning Mind. With all the hype surrounding Chambers' book, The Winning Mind went literally unnoticed. Anyone who ran track between 1978 and 1984 can remember the intense … [Read more...] about Sebastian Coe – The Winning Mind: My Inside Track on Great Leadership
The Easy Simple Whole Foods Diet
One of my very first articles on this Blog was the Top 5 supplements to take (or top 3 if you are on a budget). But what about natural wholesome food as supplements? I agree, in a perfect world, everything you need for your body is at the grocery store. Jeremy Wariner doesn't take … [Read more...] about The Easy Simple Whole Foods Diet
400/800 Meter Training Workouts – The Breakdown
Here is a classic workout from my archives under the guidance of long time McGill coach Dennis Barrett. We called them "breakdowns" for obvious reasons: 600-500-400-300-200. Recovery is “walk what you run” to a maximum of 400m: - 600, walk 400 - 500, walk 400 - 400, walk 400 - 300, walk … [Read more...] about 400/800 Meter Training Workouts – The Breakdown
How to Run an Indoor 400 meters – 2009 Euro Champs
Thoughts on the 2009 European Indoor Athletics Championships in Torino What is the best way to run an indoor 400 meters? Run hard, but relaxed to the break at 150m, grab the lead, and try to hang on staying relaxed as much as possible? Surge if a runner attempts to pass you on the … [Read more...] about How to Run an Indoor 400 meters – 2009 Euro Champs
More Good Sportsmanship Stories in the News
The guardian.co.uk had a good piece on famous moments when sportsmanship triumphed over competitiveness. It was written by Max Davidson who is promoting his new book It's Not the Winning That Counts: The Most Inspiring Moments of Sporting Chivalry. I wrote about Good Sportsmanship Stories and 3 … [Read more...] about More Good Sportsmanship Stories in the News
