I am a firm believer that in order to sprint faster, you have sprint. But that doesn't mean having to run repeat 100m to race the 100m. In fact, short distances are best. Up to 7 seconds for speed, and between 15-40 seconds for speed endurance. (I'm over simplifying things here) Photo credits: … [Read more...] about Doing Starting Block Drills to Improve your Start – but Don’t Trash the CNS
Archives for May 2016
Easy Guide to Sleep and Naps
I did a quick video on the best way to sleep, and that includes naps. Sleeping is the best recovery tool, yet so many athletes abuse it by not using enough of it. Here is the Executive summary for those who don't have 4 minutes to watch the video. Sleep in multiples of your REM sleep … [Read more...] about Easy Guide to Sleep and Naps
9 Things I Learned from 9 Years of Blogging & Coaching
"Victoria Day" May (2016) celebrates 9 years online for SpeedEndurance. I have since lived and moved to 3 different countries in that time! Obviously, SpeedEndurance wouldn't exist if it weren't for you, the readers. The Blog was initially meant to be a software platform to write my book I … [Read more...] about 9 Things I Learned from 9 Years of Blogging & Coaching
Let’s Stop this Planking Madness – the 8 Hour World Record
I wrote about the effectiveness of the plank in a 2009 article Isometrics and Ab Core Exercises – The Hidden Secret? and how I thought (at the time) 2 minutes was a great milestone. Beginners can aim for 1 minute as a goal. The plank is usually the last exercise I do for my core strength … [Read more...] about Let’s Stop this Planking Madness – the 8 Hour World Record
Do you Throw Up After your 400? Don’t Worry, Join the Club
I am glad to read Wayde van Niekerk is human after all. In a recent interview with the IAAF's Spikes Mag, he quotes: "In training I am always fine, but after most 400m races – and I know this sounds ridiculous – I throw up. I really don't know why it happens. I think this is the reason why I … [Read more...] about Do you Throw Up After your 400? Don’t Worry, Join the Club
The 800m UPHILL Stairs Race
I wrote about the Red Bull 400 meters Uphill race, as well as the 400 meters Uphill Stairs Race (426 steps). If you haven't read those articles, take a look at them when you have a chance. We’ve seen races up the CN Tower or Empire State Building using the stairs, but how about a straight 800 … [Read more...] about The 800m UPHILL Stairs Race
6 of the Worst Sounds in Track and Field
Track and Field is a visual sport. Just watch the power and finesse of Usain Bolt or Allyson Felix. Fast. Strong. Graceful. But there are some sounds that make me cringe. So here are the top 6 "sounds" that you hate to hear, as a Track and Field Athlete or Coach. 6. "I used to run the 100 … [Read more...] about 6 of the Worst Sounds in Track and Field
Wind is your Friend: Justin Gatlin Runs 9.45 with +20m/s
I get so many emails from vendors trying to sell or endorse their latest device with the ultimate goal of improving acceleration and top end speed (MaxV or maximum velocity). There are only a handful of really useful gadgets, but it all depends on your athletes. For example, for overspeed … [Read more...] about Wind is your Friend: Justin Gatlin Runs 9.45 with +20m/s
The Relay Push Pass: Let the Driver Drive!
After watching highlights from the Penn Relays, especially the 4x100m relay, there are two things evident to ensure the "stick goes around the track", and that is: Don't take off too early (or too late) In the Push Pass, it is the incoming runner's responsibility (with the baton) to get it … [Read more...] about The Relay Push Pass: Let the Driver Drive!
High Performance Athletic Development Conference May 28-29 2016
Athletic Lab is proud to announce the first Proformance Strength & Conditioning Conference in North America. Date: May 28th-29th 2016 (Sat & Sun) Time: 8:30am-6:15pm Sat; 8:30am-4:15pm Sun Location: Athletic Lab (1823 NW Maynard Rd, Cary, NC, USA 27513) The two day conference will … [Read more...] about High Performance Athletic Development Conference May 28-29 2016
