The 4x400m should always be the last event of the meet program. I have never been to the Jamaican Champs track meet, but it's on my bucket list! With all the young talent Jamaica has for sprinting, you know the 4x400m is the pride of the school, track program and sprinters! You have to give … [Read more...] about Why I Love the 4x400m
Archives for March 2015
Jeremy Wariner 1:53.02 – When 400m Sprinter Moves up to 800m
See race video via Flotrack. There comes a time when an ageing or no longer dominant 400m sprinter decides to move up to the 800m. Usually it’s the coach who decides this. I'm not sure of Jeremy Wariner's case. Why would you want to move up? For me, anything over 400 meters I take a … [Read more...] about Jeremy Wariner 1:53.02 – When 400m Sprinter Moves up to 800m
Akeem Bloomfield 44.93 400m at 17 Years old
Sub 45 seconds is the Holy Grail of 400m sprinters. When you can say your PB is 44 point... nobody cares the rest of the decimal numbers, whether it's 44.1 or 44.9. 44 point is 44 point. As a 17 year old, Akeem Bloomfield ran 44.93 for 400m at the 2015 Champs in Jamaica. It was a National … [Read more...] about Akeem Bloomfield 44.93 400m at 17 Years old
Pete and Monica [SHIN SPLINTS 2015]
What do Monica Lewinski and Pete Rose have in common? Both made big mistakes several decades ago. For both, their transgressions offended the moral indignation of the self-styled pure of heart. Both have paid a huge price in the cruel marketplace of celebrity pundits and voyeurs. Both were guilty … [Read more...] about Pete and Monica [SHIN SPLINTS 2015]
Say What You Mean
By Barry Cook. Part 5 of a 6 part series. Read Part 1 titled Personality-Based Winning first, then Part 2 Learning is a Cycle. Part 3 is Learning Driven. Part 4 is Perception or Reality. This article appeared in the Athletics Weekly September 19, 2013 printed edition, reprinted with … [Read more...] about Say What You Mean
The Secret of Professional Athletes
For most people experiencing an injury is a setback. It may be in the form of time off work or cessation of an exercise routine. Though this may be frustrating it is never more so than for the athlete. Little niggles and strains can be major setbacks in preparation for competitions and the … [Read more...] about The Secret of Professional Athletes
Solving the Problem of a Short Step Phase Triple Jump
This article is guest posted by Robert Marchetti of Rider University and organizer of the LinkedIn Track and Field Coaches Group with over 6000+ coaches. I coach track and field as an Assistant Coach at Rider University, a small NCAA Division I school, in Lawrenceville, NJ. One of the events I … [Read more...] about Solving the Problem of a Short Step Phase Triple Jump
Win the Goat [SHIN SPLINTS 2015]
A counterintuitive proposition is one that defies perceived logic or common sense. Science based truths are said to be counterintuitive when they fly in the face of emotions, and other cognitive processes outside of rationality. The most famous brain teaser related to this paradox is named the … [Read more...] about Win the Goat [SHIN SPLINTS 2015]
Hang or Hitch Kick – in the Step Phase of the Triple Jump?
When you think of high jump, it's always the Fosbury Flop (or the Brill Bend) as no one uses the straddle roll anymore, except for Masters meets. The last time we saw the straddle technique was Vladimir Yashchenko (2.33m & 2.34m World records from 1977-78) or Valeriy Brumel (2.23-2.28m World … [Read more...] about Hang or Hitch Kick – in the Step Phase of the Triple Jump?
Worst Post-race Crashes in Track and Field
Watching the finish line collision with the "tape holder" at the 2015 New Balance Indoor Championships brought back some bitter memories. (story and video below) We all remember the Usain Bolt crash with the flower girl at the Oslo Diamond League in … [Read more...] about Worst Post-race Crashes in Track and Field
