This is Part 1 of a multi-part series on How to Save Track and Field. At the World level, the last time the Indoor 200m was an official event was the 2004 IAAF World Indoor Championships in Budapest. So now there is a big gap between the 60m and 400m. That year, Dominic Demeritte of … [Read more...] about Bring Back the Indoor 200m
Archives for January 2016
Storm Jonas? Do Over Distance Special Endurance
Storm Jonas got you down? No indoor track? Heavy rain in the UK? With bad weather (i.e. very, very bad), and lack of proper training facilities, hills are one of the best workouts you can do. Sure, it's not as specific as lacing up your spikes on a synthetic track in warm dry conditions, but … [Read more...] about Storm Jonas? Do Over Distance Special Endurance
Jerome Drayton Marathon Training and 40-year-old National Record
Dec 7, 2015 marked the 40th anniversary of the oldest record in Canadian Track & Field. Believe it or not, Jerome Drayton’s 2:10:08 marathon, set in Fukuoka, Japan in 1975, is still the Canadian record. Growing up in Canada in the 1970’s, Jerome Drayton was a household name in the world of … [Read more...] about Jerome Drayton Marathon Training and 40-year-old National Record
Defining the 100m Dash – Speed Development, Explosion, Acceleration, Max Velocity, & Speed Endurance
Coach Ryan Banta of Parkway Central High School gives an excellent 1 hour presentation on How to Train the 100m dash. If you missed Ryan Banta's last video & presentation, go to Long-to-Short or Short-to-Long? Comparing & Contrasting Different Training Models. Click here for other … [Read more...] about Defining the 100m Dash – Speed Development, Explosion, Acceleration, Max Velocity, & Speed Endurance
5 Minute Max Squats Bodyweight: Cyclist, Powerlifter, Strongman. Who Wins?
When I saw this video on Youtube, my first impression was the Strongman will win because of the incredible amount of strength endurance they must perform. I know, because I've seen Matt Szczerbinski of Max Strength Gym train down by Worthing. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4VO7VMmSHCo But then I … [Read more...] about 5 Minute Max Squats Bodyweight: Cyclist, Powerlifter, Strongman. Who Wins?
Top 6 Bizarre Events in Track & Field (#3 will blow you away)
Here are 6 events in Track & Field that aren't official IAAF events, but nevertheless good fun and great for generating interest in Athletics. Note that the beer mile is omitted because I think it's unhealthy (at least for me) to drink a full beer, run 400m, and repeat 4 times! (Women only … [Read more...] about Top 6 Bizarre Events in Track & Field (#3 will blow you away)
Breaking 2 Minutes for 800 meters
This article is for a reader who wanted advice on breaking 2:05 for 800m. You can simply modify the numbers and pace below to match your times. Arthur Lydiard once said to Peter Snell (loosely translated), if you can run a 400m in 50 seconds, just build endurance to keep that pace up to 800m. We … [Read more...] about Breaking 2 Minutes for 800 meters
Sprinting: 10 Research Articles for Effective Sprint Training [Part 11]
Jimson’s Note: Paul's recovery is going well! 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 … [Read more...] about Sprinting: 10 Research Articles for Effective Sprint Training [Part 11]
The Running Footstrike Debate: Landing Heel-Toe, Midfoot, or Forefoot?
Here is another common question I get asked by email: How should my feet land when I run? The answer is, it depends on: speed (and stride frequency) your body type (and weight!) surface The recent explosion in barefoot running and minimalist running shoes has changed the … [Read more...] about The Running Footstrike Debate: Landing Heel-Toe, Midfoot, or Forefoot?
110 Skips in 30 seconds. Impressed? Not Really
Skipping rope is a great exercise for cardio, as well as rhythm and hand-eye co-ordination. It's better than doing nothing. Right now I can do 30 skips in 30 seconds easily. With practice, I could get to 60 skips (2 per second) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_2y24qfzxGA At first, I was … [Read more...] about 110 Skips in 30 seconds. Impressed? Not Really
