I've been asked this question a lot, so it's best I write them down. 16 teams will qualify for both Men's & Women's 4x100m and 4x400m relay, as well as the Mixed 4x400. The Olympics or World Championships will have 2 semi-finals using a Top 3 (Q), and next 2 fastest times (q) for advancement … [Read more...] about How the World Relays Repechage Works
Archives for April 2025
5 Different Rules for Masters Track (vs Open, High School, Elite)
If you're a Master runner, or thinking of running Masters track, read this article. Rules are rules, so you better know them. Here are 5 points that come to mind: Now, the first point I disagree with. The other 4 points, I agree & support the rules. Seeds, Advancement, and … [Read more...] about 5 Different Rules for Masters Track (vs Open, High School, Elite)
Visiting Athens, Greece, site of first Modern Olympic Games
Part 2 will visit Marathon and the original starting line of the famed 40km run (now 42.195km) to Athens, and Part 3 will visit Ancient Olympia. If you are going to Athens, then as a Track & Field fan you must visit the original the Panathenaic Stadium, site of the 1896 Olympic … [Read more...] about Visiting Athens, Greece, site of first Modern Olympic Games
300 meter Hurdle marks explained
This is a quick post on the 2 differences between the "official 300mH" event recognised by World Athletics (on March 25, 2025). For Masters men, the 400mH is replaced by the 300mH at M60 (which is good news for me, if I ever decide to hurdle! More on that later!) The current world record for … [Read more...] about 300 meter Hurdle marks explained
POST-Nanjing 2025 Global Indoor Performance Analysis 2015-2025
This article is guest blogged by Peter Thompson. He is known for innovating the New Interval Training and, most recently, Biokinetics and The Fourth Energy System. He was also the co-founder USATF Coach Education (1982) and former Director of IAAF Global Coaches Education. Fun facts: From … [Read more...] about POST-Nanjing 2025 Global Indoor Performance Analysis 2015-2025
6 KPIs Your Apple Watch is Telling You
I've worn an Apple iWatch (Model 6) everyday for over 3 years now. As I've mentioned numerous times before, you can't improve what you don't measure. Here are the 6 important metrics from my Apple Watch that you can monitor to ensure your training is at optimal performance (I'm sure Android … [Read more...] about 6 KPIs Your Apple Watch is Telling You
Spending an Hour with Usain Bolt (Oct 2024)
I have to admit, this was one of the better interviews with Usain Bolt. Jake and Damian of the High Performance podcast & YouTube channel did a wonderful job interviewing the World's Fastest Man (as of October 2024, he still is the fastest!) On Youtube: … [Read more...] about Spending an Hour with Usain Bolt (Oct 2024)
What’s Behind the Explosion of Sub-1:42 800m times in 2024?
This article is written by Jim Hiserman, author of Developing Distance Runners, and Developing Distance Runners Volume 2. Click here to read all articles written by Jim Hiserman (all free), or all of his 6 books here, only available on SpeedEndurance.com What’s behind the Explosion of Sub-1:42 … [Read more...] about What’s Behind the Explosion of Sub-1:42 800m times in 2024?
10 Commandments for the 400m
Easter is here. If you never watched The Ten Commandments starring Charlton Heston and Yul Brynner, it's a very good movie, even though it was released in 1956. It doesn't matter what your Faith is, I highly recommend watching the film, for "historical" puposes. If not, then watch it for … [Read more...] about 10 Commandments for the 400m
2025 World Indoor Championships – Coaches Club Recap & Recordings
Our 3 day Coaches Club recap & analysis is now available for free at the World Athletics eLearning site. There is no cost to join, just your email address is required. Go to : https://elearning.worldathletics.org The Coaches Club is either a hybrid in-person (live at the event) with a … [Read more...] about 2025 World Indoor Championships – Coaches Club Recap & Recordings
