One of most popular questions I get asked is weight training for Sprinters. In this short video, I answer my favorite top 5 exercises in the weight room. I do not discuss plyometics… strictly weight training, and preferably free weights. I also do not discuss if weight training should be done … [Read more...] about SpeedEndurance TV – Top 5 Weight Training Exercises for Sprinters
Archives for April 2013
Can Yoshihide Kiryu break 10.00 seconds?
Last year, I wrote a lengthy piece on Talent Identification. At yesterday’s Oda Memorial Meet at Hiroshima's Edion Stadium, High School senior Yoshihide Kiryu (and Men's 100 meter Youth World Record holder) ran a world-leading 10.01 with a legal wind of + 0.9 m/s in the heats of the men's 100 … [Read more...] about Can Yoshihide Kiryu break 10.00 seconds?
Interview with Bill Collins, former WR holder and Masters Sprinter
This is part 12 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, PV Coach and former Elite Pole Vaulter. … [Read more...] about Interview with Bill Collins, former WR holder and Masters Sprinter
Complete Guide to Protein Powder Supplements
This article is non-specific to any particular vendor. Do your homework and price comparison before purchasing protein powders and supplements, either locally or online. My only advice is to buy supplements from companies who do NOT make prohormones to avoid contamination. For those who … [Read more...] about Complete Guide to Protein Powder Supplements
How Many Laps to a Mile? Three? How about 19?
This is a part 5 of my collection of unusual but fun side of Track & Field. Part 4 was Fastest 400-Meter WR While Juggling Three Balls Part 3 was The Reverse 400 meters running Clockwise, not counter-clockwise Part 2 was My Favorite Track and Field Stadiums (and strange ones) Part 1 was What … [Read more...] about How Many Laps to a Mile? Three? How about 19?
SpeedEndurance TV – 3 Tips for a Masters Sprinter Comeback
Here is another quick video from SpeedEndurance TV. The chart below might help, and I am highlighting 22.0 & 48.0 (for 200m and 400m) which is very close to my 21.98 and 48.36 open PRs for the respective events. One can also use WMA age grade tables (Excel sheet here) and get similar goals … [Read more...] about SpeedEndurance TV – 3 Tips for a Masters Sprinter Comeback
Latif Thomas on Sprint Development [PODCAST]
Again, I want to thank Ian Dube and Mike 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, as well as Innocent Egbunike, Nigerian 400m sprinter … [Read more...] about Latif Thomas on Sprint Development [PODCAST]
SpeedEndurance TV: Can I Run Faster with Risers in Spikes?
Ever wonder what are those little plastic washers that come with your track spikes? We call them “risers” or “crowns”. Do they make you run faster? Do they prevent slippage? In this episode of SpeedEndurance TV, I give 3 theories, where the 3rd theory is the most likely answer. I should … [Read more...] about SpeedEndurance TV: Can I Run Faster with Risers in Spikes?
(The making of) Usain Bolt Coming to Rome
Posters are popping up everywhere. Usain Bolt is coming to town! Thursday, June 6 is the Rome Golden Gala, and this year, they will be honoring Pietro Mennea. What better way to promote the meet than to showcase the best Italian talent with Alessia Trost (2.00m HJ), Daniele Greco (17.70m TJ) and … [Read more...] about (The making of) Usain Bolt Coming to Rome
Introducing SpeedEndurance TV Daily Video Series on Coaching
Starting today, I am launching a new video series called SpeedEndurance TV. It will be a daily video where I provide a training tip, or I’ll answer a question from my hundreds of emails I receive. (I do read them all, I just cannot answer them all as fast as I would like). But the best part is the … [Read more...] about Introducing SpeedEndurance TV Daily Video Series on Coaching
