Every 400 meter runner loves running 200 meters. It’s only half the distance. And I am sure other Coaches around the world have their favorite depending on the time of year (macrocycle), day of the week (microcycle), facilities, etc. Enjoy! (or maybe not! these hurt!) 1. Cathy Freeman’s … [Read more...] about 5 Different 6x200m Workouts
Archives for March 2014
Interview with Brian Theriot – UCLA Sprinter turned Pro 800/Mile
This is part 13 of the Freelap Friday Five Series, Season Three. To review the past 41 interviews, click here. Part 1 was Jeff Cubos, Chiropractor and Performance Therapist Part 2 was John Godina, World Athletics Center founder & Elite Shot Putter Part 3 was Questions & Answers from … [Read more...] about Interview with Brian Theriot – UCLA Sprinter turned Pro 800/Mile
SHIN SPLINTS 2014 – No Bull
This new series is guest blogged by Doug Logan. Doug Logan is an Adjunct Professor of Sports Management, at New York University. He 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 … [Read more...] about SHIN SPLINTS 2014 – No Bull
Hamstring Injury Management, Part 2
This guest post was written by Dr. Allan Tissenbaum. He is an Orthopaedic Surgeon based in Pittsburgh, PA, specializing in both Surgery and Sports Medicine. Outside of work, he is a top ranked Masters Sprinter winning several National titles in the M50 category and prior years. He has run … [Read more...] about Hamstring Injury Management, Part 2
Acceleration and Maximum Velocity
This article is guest blogged by Ryan Banta, an assistant coach at the Ladue/St. Louis Lightning Track & Feld club. He previously wrote Sprint Drills and Cues and Blending New Skills to Increased Power Levels (Part 12). To view all his articles on this Blog, click here. Acceleration is … [Read more...] about Acceleration and Maximum Velocity
David Oliver Training with Joel Brown and Mike Hurst [PODCAST]
The last time I saw David Oliver train was in Florida April 2012 when I was shadowing legendary coach Brooks Johnson. You can watch that video here. I’ve seen David enough times at Diamond League meets, but when I did see him train, he was doing 300m sprints. What the heck is a 110m hurdler … [Read more...] about David Oliver Training with Joel Brown and Mike Hurst [PODCAST]
iDashboards 2014 NCAA Basketball Final Four Brackets
Next to the Olympics and the IAAF World Championships, the NCAA “March Madness” Basketball Tournament is my favorite event. It’s simple… all you have to do is go 6-0 on 3 consecutive weekends to win the National Championships. Or 7-0 if you want to include the play-in games. The … [Read more...] about iDashboards 2014 NCAA Basketball Final Four Brackets
Interview with James Smith, “The Thinker”
This is part 12 of the Freelap Friday Five Series, Season Three. To review the past 41 interviews, click here. Part 1 was Jeff Cubos, Chiropractor and Performance Therapist Part 2 was John Godina, World Athletics Center founder & Elite Shot Putter Part 3 was Questions & Answers from Peter … [Read more...] about Interview with James Smith, “The Thinker”
SHIN SPLINTS 2014 – The Flying Dutchman
This new series is guest blogged by Doug Logan. Doug Logan is an Adjunct Professor of Sports Management, at New York University. He 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 … [Read more...] about SHIN SPLINTS 2014 – The Flying Dutchman
Transitioning from Indoor to Outdoors
This article is guest blogged by Eric Broadbent, a certified USA Track and Field Level 2 Coach, Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), holds USTFCCCA Track & Field Technical Certification, and a USA Weightlifting Sport Performance Coach. His last post titled Misconceptions: … [Read more...] about Transitioning from Indoor to Outdoors
