Join me daily from July 31 to Aug 8 at 10am PDT, 1pm EDT, 6pm UK, 7pm CEST to get Europe and World top coaches insights on what's happening and what comes next at the Olympics, as the games go on. SpeedEndurance.com & the European Athletics Coaches Association are pleased to announce its … [Read more...] about JOIN ME for our first Virtual Olympic Coaches’ Corner
2021 Tokyo Olympics Opening Ceremonies – Did you know?
We're 124 years into the Modern Olympics since 1896, and we can expect a few changes along the way. The Ancient (original Olympic Games were held from 776 B.C. to 394 A.D, so that's over 1100 years! (Thanks to the Romans, who abolished it!) When you think about it, back in 776 B.C., they had … [Read more...] about 2021 Tokyo Olympics Opening Ceremonies – Did you know?
WMA Masters Predictors and Age-Grade Calculators
Everything you wanted to know about predicting your time in Masters Track! The problem is all these Age-grade calculations are based on current World Records, and we know WR are all based on Outliers. Just think of Kim Collins (or even Justin Gatlin turning 40 next year) running sub 10 seconds! … [Read more...] about WMA Masters Predictors and Age-Grade Calculators
Thoughts on the 2021 World Athletics Relays #Silesia21
Some thoughts from the 2021 World Relays: Was the weather a factor?The Mixed 2 x 2 x 400m Relay. REALLY?4x400m Mixed Relays, Good or Bad?Do you agree on the order of relays for the Women's Dutch Team? Best runner 3rd? (check the splits below)Why so many horrible exchanges for the 4x200m? Use a … [Read more...] about Thoughts on the 2021 World Athletics Relays #Silesia21
Sirtuins: How to Live Past 100 Years Old
What the heck are Sirtuins? Anti-Ageing, or trying to slow down the ageing process, is the holy grail for Masters Athletes. And for most people. Most of us will spend the last 5 years of our lives in disease or sickness. Whether that is at age 60, 70, 80, 90 or even 100 is up to you. It … [Read more...] about Sirtuins: How to Live Past 100 Years Old
My 8 step PLYOMETRIC workout from Beginners to Advanced
My 8 step PLYOMETRIC workout from Beginners to Advanced I truly believe in the elastic component of sprinting, not only strength. I used to SLJ over 10 feet and VJ over 29 inches. I was also very skinny as a kid, so I had good strength to body weight ratio. If you're going to gain weight and … [Read more...] about My 8 step PLYOMETRIC workout from Beginners to Advanced
Eating Disorders and Athletes
This article is co-written by Jimson Lee & Paul Hoffman In my opinion, the biggest drug issue in College Sports is Alcohol. The second biggest "best kept secret" issue is Eating Disorders. Primarily, athletes (mostly Women, but Men too) trying to lose weight, as well as the general … [Read more...] about Eating Disorders and Athletes
Dan Pfaff on the Land-Based Warm Up (Part 9 for Sprinters)
My “magic warm-up” is a near all-out 150m 20 minutes before racing, say 95-97% top speed. Just make sure you have the timing of the race correct! Or, heaven forbid, they move your race to an earlier start time. The warm-up is a very simple concept. You do whatever you have do, to be 100% ready … [Read more...] about Dan Pfaff on the Land-Based Warm Up (Part 9 for Sprinters)
2022 Oregon World Athletics Championships Schedule (and the 200-400 double)
Yes, the 200-400 double is possible! They listened to us! Without having to contest more than one discipline on any given day, the TRADITIONAL doubles are now possible: 100m and 200m (Usain Bolt, and many others)200m and 400m (Valerie Brisco Hooks, Marie-Josee Perec, and Michael Johnson)800m … [Read more...] about 2022 Oregon World Athletics Championships Schedule (and the 200-400 double)
You Have To Be an Athlete First, Before You Can Be a Sprinter
Charlie Francis once said about Vertical Integration: Do ALL the components, ALL of the time. You shouldn't do weights all Fall & Spring, only to stop in the Summer pre-competition, or even Competition phase. Today, it's not unusual to see Sprinters do a weight session 4 days away from an … [Read more...] about You Have To Be an Athlete First, Before You Can Be a Sprinter
