If you followed my Blog, Facebook, or Twitter channel, you'll notice a recurring theme... I care about the Athlete's higher education goals and their track performances. Sometimes, even more so. Why? Because unless you are Usain Bolt, you will make more money in your Professional career than … [Read more...] about Jana Pittman – 400mH World Champion, Bobsleigh, and now Doctor
Archives for 2020
Autogenic/Parasympathetic Breathing Techniques for Recovery & Regeneration – Episode 3
In this video, we have Tom Walsh of Anatomy Gaps present on Autogenic (Parasympathetic) Breathing Techniques for Recovery & Regeneration (plus some stretching). Join Richie Mercado, Nikos Apostolopoulos and myself every Wednesdays from 3-4pm CDT starting April 29th. (4pm EDT, 1pm … [Read more...] about Autogenic/Parasympathetic Breathing Techniques for Recovery & Regeneration – Episode 3
PART 2: Viewing the Bio-Motor Abilities of 400m Hurdlers Relative to 800m Runners
This article is written by Jim Hiserman, author of Developing Distance Runners, and Developing Distance Runners Volume 2, which is released today. Click here to read all articles written by Jim Hiserman. Click here for Part 1 Recently, while researching material for “DEVELOPING DISTANCE … [Read more...] about PART 2: Viewing the Bio-Motor Abilities of 400m Hurdlers Relative to 800m Runners
Remembering Mike Agostini (1935 – 2016)
Mike Agostini passed away four years ago, on 12 May, 2016. On Jan 23, 1954, he set World Indoor Best 100y with a 9.6 in Washington. By 1956, Mike Agostini would later set the WR for the 100yd dash in 9.3 and 220yd in 20.1 According to a Fred Wilt’s training profile in AW (13/8/60) Mike … [Read more...] about Remembering Mike Agostini (1935 – 2016)
Remembering CharlieFrancis Forum (10 Years later)
Charlie Francis passed away on May 12, 2010. Before Facebook and YouTube, he had the Forum from 2000-01 to 2010. All this, because Derek Hansen and I made that trip to Alwyn Cosgrove's gym in Santa Clarita, CA in February 2001. We each paid $550 USD to attend. After 19 years being … [Read more...] about Remembering CharlieFrancis Forum (10 Years later)
Microstretching vs PNF vs ELDOA: Live Zoom Chat (Episode 2)
Join Richie Mercado, Nikos Apostolopoulos and myself every Wednesdays from 3-4pm CDT starting April 29th. (4pm EDT, 1pm PDT, 9pm UK time, 10pm Central Europe Daylight Time, etc.). This initial run will be for 8 weeks only. This Presentation is 13 minutes, followed by Q&A on the comparison … [Read more...] about Microstretching vs PNF vs ELDOA: Live Zoom Chat (Episode 2)
Viewing the Bio-Motor Abilities of 400m Hurdlers Relative to 800m Runners (Part 1)
This article is written by Jim Hiserman, author of Developing Distance Runners, and Developing Distance Runners Volume 2, which is released today. Click here to read all articles written by Jim Hiserman (all free), or all of his 6 books here, only available on SpeedEndurance.com One of the … [Read more...] about Viewing the Bio-Motor Abilities of 400m Hurdlers Relative to 800m Runners (Part 1)
A Systematic Approach To Developing Individual Success Within A Dynamic Team Culture
This article is written by Jim Hiserman, author of Developing Distance Runners, and Developing Distance Runners Volume 2, which is released today. Click here to read all articles written by Jim Hiserman. In Volume I, of “Developing Distance Runners”, I focused on integrating training methods … [Read more...] about A Systematic Approach To Developing Individual Success Within A Dynamic Team Culture
How to do Repeat 100m Strides with No Marks or Measurements
Warning - this may sound like a sales pitch... you have been warned. With the Coronavirus lockdown, I have no access to a track, where I can easily mark off 100m. But I do have access to a golf course, with some flat sections. I've been a user of the Gymboss... both the physical device, and … [Read more...] about How to do Repeat 100m Strides with No Marks or Measurements
Testing for Speed, Power, Strength, & Endurance [VIDEO]
I want to thank Ryan Banta for an hour+ long discussion on testing for Track and Field. The question to ask is, why test? Is there a correlation? Are you keeping your athlete's "honest"? Of course, the best test for 400m is to run a 400m! If you use a 10-15m fly start, you can add 1 … [Read more...] about Testing for Speed, Power, Strength, & Endurance [VIDEO]
