This answer will surprise you. A mediocre 100m sprinter (like me) could theoretically break the open WR for 400m. How can a guy who’s PB is 11.54 sec for the 100 meters run a world record in the 400m of 43.18? In theory, it’s possible. 11.54 is about 10.54 on the fly if you take in account … [Read more...] about Usain Bolt runs 12 m/s. Is it Possible to Sprint 400m with a Speed of 10 m/s?
Archives for February 2016
How to Race the 400m, as told by Ashton Eaton
This excerpt is from the Dec 7, 2015 edition of IAAF's Spikes magazine. This is probably the event everyone wants to know about. How did you do it? What did it feel like? Where is the magic wand? [Coach] Harry [Marra] always tells us that the year before the Olympic year is where all the work … [Read more...] about How to Race the 400m, as told by Ashton Eaton
Nootropics and Smart drugs: Unlock your Mind, Unlock your Body.
DISCLAIMER: The following article is meant for informational purposes only. I do not endorse or profit from the products listed in the article. The last 15 years has seen a huge increase in smart drugs products. Perhaps the limit of the human body has been reached in terms of physics and … [Read more...] about Nootropics and Smart drugs: Unlock your Mind, Unlock your Body.
Dafne Schippers Asymmetrical Starting Blocks Technique
Congratulations to Dafne Schippers with her 7.08 at Karlsruhe 2016. Did anyone notice her asymmetrical starting block technique with her hands? Her right hand is several inches behind the line, as compared to the left hand which is directly behind the line? In fact, this is how I set up my … [Read more...] about Dafne Schippers Asymmetrical Starting Blocks Technique
What is the Real 60 meter World Record? and 50 meter?
While most of you know the Men’s 50m and 60m indoor WR were set by Mo Greene with times of 5.56 and 6.39 respectively, did you ever wonder who had the fastest official recorded splits for the outdoor equivalents? By the way, I’m not counting the 5.56 of Donovan Bailey because that was set in … [Read more...] about What is the Real 60 meter World Record? and 50 meter?
My Favourite Stretch – The Elevated Pigeon Pose
Do you suffer from lower back pain? Sciatica? Or how about an imbalance in the hips, by possibly a tight periformis? I've always used the word "checking", not stretching, to determine if my muscles (and tendons) are ready for racing. Or high intensity sprinting in practice. If I "check" and I … [Read more...] about My Favourite Stretch – The Elevated Pigeon Pose
