Happy Birthday Jeremy! Hard to believe he’s only 26 years old today with his impressive resume. Here is a good 6 minute interview (in 2 parts) from 400 meter specialist Jeremy Warnier. I wonder if this is a shameless plug for Adidas as he talks about: his training the secret to the … [Read more...] about Happy Birthday! Interview with Jeremy Wariner
Archives for January 2010
Mike Holloway – 25 Tips & Drills for the Sprint Events (DVD)
Mike Holloway, the University of Florida Head Track & Field, is recognized as one of the top sprint coaches in the sport. Coach Holloway believes that the make-up of a successful sprinter must include the ingredients of power, flexibility, elasticity and the willingness to be a student of the … [Read more...] about Mike Holloway – 25 Tips & Drills for the Sprint Events (DVD)
Glen Mills on Usain Bolt and Good Sprinting Technique
One of the reasons why we train our athletes short to long is we like to master the technique first. If you can’t run the first 30 meters properly, what do you expect for 100m or even 400m? There’s a lot of truth behind Usain Bolt’s early days. Just go to Youtube and look for his sub 20 sec … [Read more...] about Glen Mills on Usain Bolt and Good Sprinting Technique
Arm Action in Sprinting – Is this Product Crap?
Dear Readers, I want an opinion. Seriously. Is this product Sprint Trainer for Arms a piece of crap? I wrote an article last September called Arm Action in Sprinting With the forces produced on the backswing, there’s no way you can keep your elbows locked at 90 degrees. If … [Read more...] about Arm Action in Sprinting – Is this Product Crap?
Anaerobic Speed Reserve and the 2 x 325m Indoor Workout
It’s January and that means indoor training and racing for certain parts of the world. The article on 3x300 or 2x325m raised some concerns. Doing this workout outdoors in cold rainy weather really sucks. Doing this indoors on tight non-banked turns could lead to injury. Knowing this workout, … [Read more...] about Anaerobic Speed Reserve and the 2 x 325m Indoor Workout
Oldest Siblings have less Chance in Setting World Records?
Has it occurred to you that none of the recent 100m WR for men were the first born sibling? From the book The Talent Code: Greatness Isn't Born. It's Grown. Here's How, pages 115 and 116: Usain Bolt is the 2nd of 3 children Asafa Powell: 6th of 6 Justin Gatlin: 4th of 4 Maurice … [Read more...] about Oldest Siblings have less Chance in Setting World Records?
4×100 Relay Baton Passing – Upsweep, Downsweep or Push Pass?
Is there a preference on how to pass the baton blindly in a 4x100m relay? At the International level, Canada, USA & Jamaica all use the push pass. France, however, uses the upsweep pass. Once upon a time, France held the WR in the 4x100m Relay before the Americans dominated the event. That … [Read more...] about 4×100 Relay Baton Passing – Upsweep, Downsweep or Push Pass?
Maurice Wilson – Sprint Training the Jamaican Way (DVD)
Maurice Wilson: Sprint Training the Jamaican Way (DVD) Maurice Wilson’s resume is impressive: Jamaican National Track & Field Team Assistant Coach (Sprints) at the 2008 and 2004 Olympic Games and in four World Championships; Head Coach to the 2002 and 2001 Jamaican World Junior Teams; … [Read more...] about Maurice Wilson – Sprint Training the Jamaican Way (DVD)
Adidas miCoach: Real-Time Audible Coaching, Interactive Training
Last year, I wrote “NIKEPLUS – Why Nike is Winning the Shoe War”. In short, the success of NIKE was a consumer device that connected social trends and interactive training. Their product was called Nikeplus or simply known as NIKE+. Now, you didn’t think rival Adidas were resting on … [Read more...] about Adidas miCoach: Real-Time Audible Coaching, Interactive Training
John Smith’s 400 Meters Rhythm Workout
Watch any elite 400m race, and there’s one thing noticeable: They all have rhythm for the first 250 or 300 meters. These guys are smooth! Thus, a good sense of pace and rhythm is therefore crucial. If a 50 second 400 meter runner with a 23 second PB is asked to go out in 24 (followed by a … [Read more...] about John Smith’s 400 Meters Rhythm Workout
