How do you determine the Worlds Fastest Man? The winner of the 100m Olympic Gold Medal (The Olympic shortest sprint distance)? The “average speed” in meters per sec? (memories of 1996?) The fastest 10m segment? (with or without a running start?) A radar gun (like a police radar) … [Read more...] about World’s Fastest Man Using a Radar Gun?
Archives for December 2012
Year in Review: Fireside Chat Reflecting London Olympics
As we draw a close on 2012, one of my biggest highlights was attending the London Summer Olympics. A few months ago, Derek Hansen of RunningMechanics.com interviewed me on my London experience. (Click here for the interview prior to the Games) Were my predictions correct? Do I … [Read more...] about Year in Review: Fireside Chat Reflecting London Olympics
Year in Review (Part 1)
It’s that time of year where we have all the usual annual awards and “year in review” articles. With that in mind, I want to review a few highlights from 3 meets: The IAAF World Juniors in Barcelona, The Rome Golden Gala Diamond League meet, and The Rieti Meeting. Simone Proietti (whose … [Read more...] about Year in Review (Part 1)
BEST of “What People Think”
If you are on Facebook, then you've probably seen plenty of the 6 photo storyboard of "What People Think" series. Here are the my favorites for Track and Field for 2012. Click on the image to enlarge, and click the image to close. Enjoy! By the way, if you … [Read more...] about BEST of “What People Think”
Christmas Break Workout Ideas
Christmas Break is fast approaching! If you live in Canada or Northeastern USA, that means possibly no indoor track, snow covered outdoor tracks and maybe no weight room. Plus there will be plenty of food and drink everywhere you go. No problem! Here are some logistics to consider. … [Read more...] about Christmas Break Workout Ideas
5 Reasons Why YOU Need More Sleep
Sleep is one of my favorite topics, because that is when you really recover from your training. I am guilty of not sleeping enough, like most North Americans who live and die by the alarm clock. Last summer on vacation, I “slept when the sun set” and woke up when “I felt it was time” to … [Read more...] about 5 Reasons Why YOU Need More Sleep
Curve Running & How to Race the Indoor 200m 300m 400m
I watched several videos this past weekend and I want to comment on 2 things that could be improved in some of the sprinters I watched? That is, (1) race strategy and (2) how to run the curve. For simplicity sake in this discussion, I will assume a standard 200 meter equidistance track of 50 … [Read more...] about Curve Running & How to Race the Indoor 200m 300m 400m
12 year old James Gallaugher Can Kick my Butt!
As I am quickly approaching 50 years old, I find it more difficult to run under 12.00 seconds for the 100 meters. That’s life, and I accept it. I wrote about 16 year old Yoshihide Kiryu who recently ran 10.21 & 10.19 for 100 meters. Now that is amazing. But how about 12 year old … [Read more...] about 12 year old James Gallaugher Can Kick my Butt!
Catch-22: Electrical Muscle Stimulation Benefits
Here is an interesting story I want to share with you, about the misuse of Electrical Muscle Stimulation. Even though I promote the Globus SpeedCoach, the story has to do with EMS in general. Names have been left out to protect the innocent (or guilty!) I motioned in a pervious … [Read more...] about Catch-22: Electrical Muscle Stimulation Benefits
Caffeine is Good for You: 6 Facts
Coffee and caffeine is a stimulant. No arguments here. I’ll go on record that I do drink it every day in everyday life, as well as before track meets. I’ll also go on record I have an espresso after a large Italian meal I read a great summary from Matthew Kadey of Bicycling.com … [Read more...] about Caffeine is Good for You: 6 Facts
