Below is the audio and video from my radio appearance on ESPN (The Ticket) 1280AM yesterday. Many thanks to Ryan Foran of LivingtheRun.com for having me on the show Wednesday. The co-host is decathlete Paul Terek, a 2004 Olympian and on the USA World Championship team in '03, '05, '07. … [Read more...] about My Ethical Cheating segment on ESPN 1280AM / Living the Run
Archives for September 2011
Plyometrics, Ground Contact Time, and Sprinting (Part 4)
This is Part 4 of a multi-part article. The purpose of the article Plyometrics, Ground Contact Time, and Sprinting was simply to demonstrate the faster the movement, the shorter the ground contact time. Dunking a basketball is much different than sprinting, so the Plyometrics you do should … [Read more...] about Plyometrics, Ground Contact Time, and Sprinting (Part 4)
How Long do Running Shoes Last?
This is part 3 of the series from the Lake Tahoe Triple Marathon & Ultramarathon Part 1. One of the keys in preparation of any long distance runner is the famous question: How Long do Running Shoes Last? How often should you replace them? My answer is a quick one: 400 miles or … [Read more...] about How Long do Running Shoes Last?
Dick Beardsley PODCAST at the 2011 Lake Tahoe Marathon
This is Part 2 of my Lake Tahoe Marathon experience. Click here for Part 1. Dick Beardsley was a guest speaker at the 2011 Lake Tahoe Marathon He is famous for the race he didn’t win. If you don’t know who Dick Beardsley is, read Duel in the Sun by John Brant. True, he ran a 2:08.53 … [Read more...] about Dick Beardsley PODCAST at the 2011 Lake Tahoe Marathon
Lake Tahoe Triple Marathon – Ultramarathon (Part 1)
This blog is primarily about Sprinting and Track & Field, but I am going to share you my experience as a coach and crew member for the Lake Tahoe Triple Marathon this past weekend. The Lake Tahoe Triple Marathon is technically not an Ultramarathon, as the definition of an Ultra is anything over … [Read more...] about Lake Tahoe Triple Marathon – Ultramarathon (Part 1)
Coaching is like Buying a Vowel – AEIOU
Vanna White, I have a confession. I want to buy a vowel. All 5 of them. (references to Wheel of Fortune TV show. Google it if you’ve never seen the show) I want to buy A E I O U. Why? Because this is my coaching mantra. And this should be yours as well when you read … [Read more...] about Coaching is like Buying a Vowel – AEIOU
The 800 Meters Should Be Run In Lanes
This article is guest blogged by Shon Grosse, a physical therapist, athletic trainer and performance coach at www.shongrosse.com First, let me qualify things a little bit before the arguments start: 1) The 800 meters should be run in lanes - at least for 500 of those meters. 2) It should be … [Read more...] about The 800 Meters Should Be Run In Lanes
Strength Speed: Technology & Training for Sprinter Speed (& Long Jump)
Sometimes, thinking out of the box is a good thing. If you are getting the same results with old antiquated methods, it's time to try new things. This book is about technology and training for sprinter speed and long jump. ”Powersprint” is a new type of machine apparatus for specific strength … [Read more...] about Strength Speed: Technology & Training for Sprinter Speed (& Long Jump)
Usain Bolt 9.76 100 meter Video [Brussels Diamond League ]
Usain Bolt had something to prove. With Asafa Powell’s 9.78 World Lead at Lausanne, and Yohan Blake’s recent back-to-back 9.82 100 meters, he wanted to finish the season on top. And with Nesta Carter in the race, it wouldn’t be easy. Little did he know that Yohan would run 19.26 six minutes later … [Read more...] about Usain Bolt 9.76 100 meter Video [Brussels Diamond League ]
Yohan Blake 19.26 200 meter Video [Brussels Diamond League ]
This must be the surprise of the year! Yohan Blake run a 19.26 200 meters at the 2011 Brussels Diamond League meet. The wind was + 0.7, and with a pretty bad reaction time of 0.269 sec. Walter Dix comes second in 19.53. When Yohan Blake ran back-to-back 100m in 9.82, my guess his potential was a … [Read more...] about Yohan Blake 19.26 200 meter Video [Brussels Diamond League ]
