I wrote about Seven Strides for the First 10 meters back in 2010, where most sprinters reached 10 meters on their 7th step. Of course, the anomaly is Usain Bolt where he takes 6 strides to cover 10 meters. At my level of coaching, the minimum distance I get my guys to run accelerations is 10 … [Read more...] about Importance of First 2 Steps vs First 7 steps
Archives for July 2013
Alan Oliveira runs 10.57 100m WR – Should We Worry?
At the London Sainsbury's Anniversary Games last Sunday, Alan Oliveira ran a 10.57 100m WR on the fast London MondoTrack. (I missed this race as I was at the airport, coincidently on the same flight to Frankfurt with Michael Tinsley). Coupled with his recent 20.66 200 meters, is that … [Read more...] about Alan Oliveira runs 10.57 100m WR – Should We Worry?
London Anniversary Games.. Thoughts, Highlights, and…
Emotions… how was I going to feel returning to the London Olympic stadium one year later? The track is the same but with no Olympic flame and some advertising billboards, it actually was well done. I was afraid the corporate sponsors would plaster the Diamond League meet. And … [Read more...] about London Anniversary Games.. Thoughts, Highlights, and…
6 Reasons Why Kim Collins is Clean
I got a lot of slack in my article last week when I agreed with Victor Conte’s assessment that 60% of the top 16 in the world were using some kind of drug. In addition, there was a lot of talk when a 37 year old Kim Collins ran a Personal Best and National Record of 9.97 at Lausanne (4th place) a … [Read more...] about 6 Reasons Why Kim Collins is Clean
SHIN SPLINTS REDUX – The Guy Nobody Could Beat
This new series is guest blogged by Doug Logan. Doug Logan was the CEO for USATF from 2008 until September 2010. He was also the CEO, President and Commissioner for Major League Soccer from 1995 to 1999. To read more about his background and involvement in Track, Soccer, Rugby and the … [Read more...] about SHIN SPLINTS REDUX – The Guy Nobody Could Beat
Aries Merritt and Andreas Behm: Getting to the Top vs Staying on Top
I’ve always stated that getting to the top is a lot EASIER that staying on top. So what do you do when you are the Olympic Gold medalists AND the current world record holder? What should you change? Do more, or something different, and get possible get injured? (been there, done that) I … [Read more...] about Aries Merritt and Andreas Behm: Getting to the Top vs Staying on Top
400m Race Secrets: First 60, Last 60
Out of the blocks, how hard do you run the first part of your 400 meters? I usually run 40 meters, then relax. For younger athletes, I put a piece of tape and tell them to drive hard (but relaxed) until they hit that mark, then relax and fast until the straightaway where you can start to … [Read more...] about 400m Race Secrets: First 60, Last 60
Alan Oliveira WR 20.66 – Should he Run in Able-Bodied Olympics?
Alan Oliveira ran a world record 20.66 for 200 meters (see video below at the end of this post). Before I get to my point, I want to rewind to my post last Friday which poses 2 questions: (1) At what point does drugs and supplements give an advantage to the athlete? (2) What is the fine line … [Read more...] about Alan Oliveira WR 20.66 – Should he Run in Able-Bodied Olympics?
Jimson Lee Speaks Out on The War on Drugs
Earlier this week, I did an interview for Simone Proietti on the Italian website http://www.atleticanet.it/ I am attaching the English version below. Q&A with Atleticanet Interview with Jimson Lee (Coach and Founder of SpeedEndurance.com) Atleticanet: Ciao Jimson, What do you think … [Read more...] about Jimson Lee Speaks Out on The War on Drugs
SHIN SPLINTS REDUX – Time Heals All Heels
This new series is guest blogged by Doug Logan. Doug Logan was the CEO for USATF from 2008 until September 2010. He was also the CEO, President and Commissioner for Major League Soccer from 1995 to 1999. To read more about his background and involvement in Track, Soccer, Rugby and … [Read more...] about SHIN SPLINTS REDUX – Time Heals All Heels
