I want to thank Ryan from Temple Christian College SA for sending me these interview questions. The theme of these questions revolve on this question: What factors contribute to consistent performance in a sprinter and how can this be applied for a continual improvement? Because of my … [Read more...] about 8 Questions on Consistent Training Methodology
Archives for 2016
5 Things I’ve Learned About Training for Jumps as a College and Youth Coach
This article is guest blogged by Joel Smith, an Assistant Strength Coach of Olympic Sports at the University of California, Berkeley. Visit his website at www.just-fly-sports.com. Joel is also the author of the book Vertical Foundations. Click here to learn more about the book. He … [Read more...] about 5 Things I’ve Learned About Training for Jumps as a College and Youth Coach
The Start and Acceleration – Chapter 3 (Free Download)
This excerpt is from the upcoming book The Sprinters Compendium, due to be released one day not too far in the distant future. If you missed Ryan Banta’s last two videos & presentation, go to Long-to-Short or Short-to-Long? Comparing & Contrasting Different Training Models AND Defining the … [Read more...] about The Start and Acceleration – Chapter 3 (Free Download)
Choosing the Right Compression Socks and Stockings [INFOGRAPHIC]
I know a lot about compression stockings. In fact, I am wearing it now as I type this article. Yes, but only one sock on one leg. If you followed my plight of my Achilles rupture, followed by my DVT (deep vein thrombosis, or blood clot), you'll know about having to wear compression stockings. … [Read more...] about Choosing the Right Compression Socks and Stockings [INFOGRAPHIC]
Sprinting: 10 Research Articles for Effective Sprint Training [Part 15]
Click here for all the previous Sprint Reviews Paul Hoffman has read and researched several research papers on sprinting and performance articles, so you don’t have to. If any of these articles interest you, feel free to research the case studies and methodology and come up with your own … [Read more...] about Sprinting: 10 Research Articles for Effective Sprint Training [Part 15]
6 x 400m Races in 5 Consecutive Days?
October is the 48th anniversary of the 1968 Summer Olympic Games in Mexico City. You've probably seen the highlights on Facebook. Those Games will be best remembered by the Tommie Smith & John Carlos protest, but other track fans will remember sub 10 for 100m, sub 20 for 200m, and sub 44 for … [Read more...] about 6 x 400m Races in 5 Consecutive Days?
Don’t Miss the World Speed Summit 2
The World Speed Summit 2 starts next week, and I've been asked a few questions. As you may be aware, I was a speaker for the first edition of the World Speed Summit last June. (If you missed it, there is still a chance to view them... read on) When Does It Start? Monday October 17th at … [Read more...] about Don’t Miss the World Speed Summit 2
The Sprint Stopper Fully Automatic Timing App
The last article on a Fully Automatic Timing app is available for iOS devices such as iPhones and iPads. This app is for Android phones. This guest blog was written by Quincy Neal, developer and founder of the Sprint Stopper app. Downloads are from Google Play Store. Here is the link for the Free … [Read more...] about The Sprint Stopper Fully Automatic Timing App
Understanding How a Photo Finish Camera Works
This article is guest blogged by Sten Kaiser, creator of the iPhone sprintTimer and iPhone fitnessMeter. Fully Automatic Timing (FAT) with Photo Finish has long been an established technique to time races at large event like the Olympics since 1948. It has also been a requirement for setting … [Read more...] about Understanding How a Photo Finish Camera Works
5 Olympic Themes Videos
1. Andre DeGrasse https://vimeo.com/175381623 This video from Neomotion Films based in Atlanta has a lot of great insight from Stu McMillian, Dan Pfaff and Andreas Behm. There is a lot of comparison between Andre DeGrasse and Donovan Bailey, but at the end of the day, the clear message is … [Read more...] about 5 Olympic Themes Videos
