If you are a reader of SpeedEndurance, you don't need a reminder of who Lee Evans is. On the Track side, he is a 2-time Gold medalist from the 1968 Mexico City Olympics in the 400 meters and 4x400 meter relay. He was the first man to break the 44 second barrier, along with Larry James running … [Read more...] about Lee Evans: A Plea for Help
Archives for December 2011
My Christmas Message, and Thanks to 7 Special People
2011 has been a strange year starting with massive Flooding worldwide and then the Occupy <insert keyword here> movements. 2011 is also a very bad year in terms of Italy’s economics. We are in the news everyday, and since I live in Rome, I get so many emails from friends asking how … [Read more...] about My Christmas Message, and Thanks to 7 Special People
How to Run the Indoor 300 or 400 meters [Video]
I created a 12 minute video on How to Run the Indoor 300 or 400 meters. The indoor track competitive season has begun, so if you plan on running a 400 meters indoor, read on. Scroll below, or click here for the video on YouTube. Here is the presentation in PowerPoint with the transcript of the 16 … [Read more...] about How to Run the Indoor 300 or 400 meters [Video]
Secret to your PR is only 6 inches: the Gap between your Ears
I was going to leave the second half of the title off, and simply call it, “The Secret to your PR is only 6 inches”. But that would cause a lot of curious people, especially boys and men, to click on the link expecting adult content or some LaShawn Merritt joke. And heaven forbid, I … [Read more...] about Secret to your PR is only 6 inches: the Gap between your Ears
Most Effective Ab Workout? 2 Minutes or 1000 reps?
The 6 pack abs, or a “washboard stomach”, seems to be the holy grail for the average non-athlete. For athletes, especially sprinters with above average muscle mass and below average body fat, a six-pack (or even 8-pack) appears to come with the territory. We don’t train for 6-pack abs. It just … [Read more...] about Most Effective Ab Workout? 2 Minutes or 1000 reps?
Navicular Stress Fracture: Symptoms and Treatments
This article is guest blogged by Amol Saxena, a Podiatrist at the Palo Alto Medical Foundation near Stanford. Visit Dr. Saxena’s website at www.amolsaxena.com Navicular stress fractures by Amol Saxena, DPM Until recently, little has been known about these injuries. … [Read more...] about Navicular Stress Fracture: Symptoms and Treatments
30 meter Sprint Times Revisited
I want to thank @TrackNation for pointing out some useful references. It might be better to have all the references listed in a single page, instead of flipping back for forth to multiple pages. The following are national norms for 16 to 19 year olds from the reference Physical Education and … [Read more...] about 30 meter Sprint Times Revisited
Armin Hary and the Famous 10.0 sec 100m World Record
Here is a great article from Läufer des Jahrhunderts - Die atemberaubende Karriere des Armin Hary - 14) 1960 – Hary, strahlende Nummer 1 - GIPFELTÄNZE II. It’s in German, so I translated the article with Google translate (as bad as it may be sometimes) and put the English version side-by-side. You … [Read more...] about Armin Hary and the Famous 10.0 sec 100m World Record
The Importance of PH Balance in the Athletic Body
This article is guest blogged by Brett Warren, a Biochemical Engineer from Force Factor. The Importance of PH Balance in the Athletic Body With all the talk you hear these days about physical fitness, proper nutrition, balanced diet, good body maintenance, energy sustenance, strength, … [Read more...] about The Importance of PH Balance in the Athletic Body
How to Use Starting Blocks: Case Study #1
Here is a sample analysis of a sprinter using starting blocks. As always, I try to keep my videos under 10 minutes. Normally, I need a whole hour or 90 minutes to critique a full starting block analysis. If you want more information on how to get a great start with starting … [Read more...] about How to Use Starting Blocks: Case Study #1
