Back to School Special, Part 2. Warning: this subject matter may bring back horrible memories of high school Physics and Calculus! If you liked the past article on physics, then you’ll love this PowerPoint video using Physics and Calculus to determine the number of horsepower in Usain … [Read more...] about How much Horsepower does Usain Bolt Generate?
Archives for August 2010
David Rudisha 800m World Record Video: 1:41.01
I predicted David Rudisha would break the World Record in Rieti. He ran a World Record 1:41.09 6 days earlier on August 23rd. When you analyze the top men’s 800 meters performances over the last 25 years, NINE were set in Rieti. Make that TEN as of today! SIDENOTE: In 1997, Wilson … [Read more...] about David Rudisha 800m World Record Video: 1:41.01
How Do You Determine the Worlds Fastest Man?
Back to School Special, Part 1. Warning: this subject matter may bring back horrible memories of high school physics! How do you determine the Worlds Fastest Man? The Winner of the 100m Olympic Gold Medal (The Olympic shortest sprint distance)? The fastest 10m segment? (with or without a … [Read more...] about How Do You Determine the Worlds Fastest Man?
Accelerometers and Implants to Measure Blood Biochemistry
As an exercise physiologist, there are things you can measure and analyze. For starters, there’s height, weight, body fat and lean body mass. For metrics, there’s the good old fashion stop watch and tape measure. And high speed film analysis. If you don’t own a HD HQ video … [Read more...] about Accelerometers and Implants to Measure Blood Biochemistry
Increase Stride Rate to Decrease Injuries?
Here we go again. Running is meant to be simple. Just put one foot in front of the other. It all boils down to stride rate and stride frequency. Optimize the 2 forces, horizontal and vertical, and cover ground as fast as possible. Simple. In the distance world, I recall former … [Read more...] about Increase Stride Rate to Decrease Injuries?
The Hang in Long Jump – A Contrast in Styles
I love the long jump because I started my Track career as a long and triple jumper. In high school, I was the 4th man for the 4x100m relay, usually as a lead off runner. That’s probably because it was the shortest leg, and I had only one hand off to worry about. Here are several … [Read more...] about The Hang in Long Jump – A Contrast in Styles
David Rudisha 800m World Record Video: 1:41.09
I predicted David Rudisha would break the World Record in Rieti. Perhaps I could still be correct with the meet being one week away. But my crystal ball is besides the point. David Rudisha broke the world record in Berlin with a 1:41.09, meat slicing a measly 0.02 seconds off the old standard … [Read more...] about David Rudisha 800m World Record Video: 1:41.09
Women’s Track and Field – Underpaid and No Respect
Women’s Track and Field is the Rodney Dangerfield of Track and Field. They get no respect. There isn’t a new Miss Usain Bolt that has the potential of setting a new WR every time she steps on the track. The last person I can remember was Marita Koch and the 400 meters. For men … [Read more...] about Women’s Track and Field – Underpaid and No Respect
Optimal Speed and Tempo Runs
I don’t have my 1999 Saturn SL1 anymore. When a friend drove my car, he noticed that at high speeds above 140 km/hr (85 mph), you can tell the engine was laboring. Even at slow speeds, in city traffic, it’s not the best sounding car in the world upon acceleration. (What do you expect … [Read more...] about Optimal Speed and Tempo Runs
PODCAST: Stuart McGill, the Lower Back Spine Doctor
When it comes to injuries for world class sprinters, the most frequent are hamstring pulls and knee problems. Add Achilles tendon problems to Masters folks. But in the world of the average layman, and sedentary slouch, you can add lower back problems, coupled with belly fat. If you read my … [Read more...] about PODCAST: Stuart McGill, the Lower Back Spine Doctor
