If you're heading to the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, especially for Track & Field, there is one event you absolutely cannot miss! The GACA Coaches Club Symposium, in collaboration with Optical Express is hosting an on-site event on Saturday July 25, 2026 from 8:30am - 13:15 UK … [Read more...] about Commonwealth Games – Onsite & Virtual Coaching Events
About Jimson Lee
I Lost 1.88 seconds in the Last 19 years
FULL DISCLOSURE: The 100m is not my primary event. But I do believe in running various distances, including the odd 150m or 300m distances to shake things up. Because the faster your 100m, the faster your 200m. And the faster your 200m, the faster your 400m! Let's review a few key dates and 100m … [Read more...] about I Lost 1.88 seconds in the Last 19 years
Coaching Matters webinar – June 2026 Edition
Did you know that in Track & Field, only 15% to 25% of under-20 medalists go on to medal at the senior level? Now that I have your attention, the GACA runs quarterly webinars at different time zones: 8am UK (aka "EAST") and 5pm UK (aka "WEST"), with different speakers for both sessions. Yes, … [Read more...] about Coaching Matters webinar – June 2026 Edition
My Indoor Alternate Workout – The Spin Bike
I saw this on post Twitter a while ago, and immediate could relate to this workout, as I did this during the dark wet cold days of the English winter! Especially during the Pandemic of 2020-2021! I still do the occasional indoor spin bike workout. Coming from Montreal Canada, when tracks … [Read more...] about My Indoor Alternate Workout – The Spin Bike
Why a Fast First 200m is Critical to 400m Success
Let's review the 2024 Woman's 400m Roma European Championships. To me, it was one of the greatest 400m races that year, male or female. We already know the outcome, but let's have a deeper dive in analysing the splits & race execution. Let's see who has the great 200m speed and speed … [Read more...] about Why a Fast First 200m is Critical to 400m Success
How the World Relays Repechage Works
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
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
