Click Here for Part 1. Please remember, this is a transcript, and it was never meant to be an article, so the grammar isn’t perfect. The continues the topic of Neuromuscular Development, with a focus on the sprint events. Kebba Tolbert is the Associate Coach at Harvard University, … [Read more...] about Conversation with Kebba Tolbert and Latif Thomas (Part 2 of 4)
Archives for February 2013
3 Great Warm-up Exercises for Strength Training
Question for Sprinters: Is your weight training session before or after the running workout? I discussed weight training in several past weight training articles, as well as my Fireside chat with Derek Hansen. I personally prefer doing my weight sessions after my runs, after changing my … [Read more...] about 3 Great Warm-up Exercises for Strength Training
Sprint Drills and Cues, Part 10
Next to the various sprinting workouts and weight room exercises, the most controversial topic is sprint drills or speed drills. Do they work? Why do you do them? What is the purpose? For my athletes, I use sprint drills as part of the dynamic warm up, but also as reminder for cues. Of … [Read more...] about Sprint Drills and Cues, Part 10
Eddie Hart Falling Sprint Start (free ebook)
Before I give you the info for Eddie Hart’s free ebook on the Falling Sprint Start, I need to give a brief history lesson. At the US Olympic Trials in 1972, both Hart and Rey Robinson repeated the world record, running the 100 m in 9.9 seconds, and were favored to win the race at the Olympic Games … [Read more...] about Eddie Hart Falling Sprint Start (free ebook)
Interview with Mike Hurst, Journalist and 400 meter Coach
This is part 4 of the Freelap Friday Five Series, 2013 Edition. To review the 16 part 2012 edition, click here. Part 1 was Matt Scherer, Professional Pacer-Rabbit. Part 2 was Stuart McMillan, Bobsled and former UKA Sprint Coach. Part 3 was Dean Starkey, Coach, former Elite Pole Vaulter When I … [Read more...] about Interview with Mike Hurst, Journalist and 400 meter Coach
Ato Bolden’s Secret Tip: How to Run a Faster 40 Yard Dash
With the NFL Football Combine approaching, everyone talks about the 40 yard dash. Everything from Chris Johnson’s “legit” 4.24 to Deion Sanders’ “reported” 4.17. We even try to compare (hypothetically) about what Ben Johnson or Usain Bolt could run the 40 yard dash. I’ll sum up … [Read more...] about Ato Bolden’s Secret Tip: How to Run a Faster 40 Yard Dash
Innocent Egbunike, 400m sprinter & Coach [PODCAST]
First, I want to thank Ian Dube and Bill Goss from USATF-GA (Georgia) for this podcast. Visit their website at www.usatfga.org and their Facebook Fan Page at www.facebook.com/USATFGA. Last month they had Kenta’ Bell on the Teleseminar and I really enjoyed the 20 minute talk followed by a … [Read more...] about Innocent Egbunike, 400m sprinter & Coach [PODCAST]
Conversation with Kebba Tolbert and Latif Thomas (Part 1)
If you noticed the title of this article, I didn’t use the word “Interview”. Rather, I used the term “conversation” as that’s exactly what it is.. a conversation between 2 coaches that was recorded by Skype, then transcribed. Remember, this is a transcript, and it was never meant to be an … [Read more...] about Conversation with Kebba Tolbert and Latif Thomas (Part 1)
Michael Tumi Impressive 6.51 60m
The last time I saw Michael Tumi of Italy run was at the 2011 Roma Golden Gala (aka Diamond League meeting). It was the 100 meter pre-meet heats, and I was actually cheering for fellow countryman Jared Connaughton who won the event in 10.31. Tumi finished 2nd in that race in 10.45, with … [Read more...] about Michael Tumi Impressive 6.51 60m
Interview with Dean Starkey, Coach, former Elite Pole Vaulter
This is part 3 of the Freelap Friday Five Series, 2013 Edition. To review the 16 part 2012 edition, click here. Part 1 was Matt Scherer, Professional Pacer-Rabbit. Part 2 was Stuart McMillan, Bobsled and former UKA Sprint Coach. Dean Starkey is a former world class pole-vaulter jumping over 5.92m … [Read more...] about Interview with Dean Starkey, Coach, former Elite Pole Vaulter
