I started training for the Long and Triple Jump full time in September 1983 under the coaching of Dennis Barrett of McGill University. At the time, Calvin Smith broke the longstanding 100m World Record of 9.95 sec set back in 1968 by Jim Hines! Smith ran a 9.93 in altitude. 9.93 was the standard … [Read more...] about Calvin Smith, the Forgotten Man (and Last Clean Sprinter Record Holder?)
Archives for April 2016
London Hipsters vs Me
Being April 1st, or April Fools Day, I decided to post some humour or satire in the world of running. Sadly, this is a true story. I am from the old school... just do the hard work, stay injury free, perform and execute on race day. No excuses, no showmanship, no hot dogging, no waving to the … [Read more...] about London Hipsters vs Me
