Interview with Alonso Edward [PODCAST]

Alonso Edward is most famous for his 2nd place finish at the 2009 World Championships 200m behind Usain Bolt.  That 19.81 is obviously a National Record for his home country of Panama.  He also has a 10.02 100m PB set last year to his credit.

In fact, he is pictured on the cover of my book, The Rocket Sprint Start (2011).   Maybe I’ll send him my book :)

His full name is Alonso Reno Edward Henry, and he is often referred to Alonso Edwards in the media (with the extra ‘s’, like Jonathan Edwards)

L or R: Ramon Clay, Maurie Plant with Alonso Edward – in Sydney, March 2015

Photo Credits: Mike Hurst

Alonso’s agent is now retired USA’s Ramon Clay, who also boasts a 20.05 200m set in 2001.

Currently, Alonso Edward is training in Australia and Mike Hurst had a chance to interview him, along with Ramon.

The podcast has a lot of training tips, including his secret workouts, the infamous toe drag, and if he plans to switch allegiance.  Below is a video of Alonso’s start.  Check it out.

Listen carefully when he talks about the “day in the life”… starts at 9:30am to avoid the Florida heat, and doesn’t end until he finishes his weight session at 3:30pm.  Part-time athletes produce Part-time results.  Alonso Edward is certainly not a part time athlete.

L or R: Ramon Clay and Alonso Edward – in Sydney, March 2015

Photo Credits: Mike Hurst

Interview with Alonso Edward

Presenter: Mike Hurst
Broadcast Date: March 2015
Duration: 24:50
File Size: 47.7 Mb