If you missed the excerpt from the upcoming book The Sprinters Compendium, here is the link to the Free Chapter. (over 6000 people have downloaded this already) If you missed Ryan Banta’s last two videos & presentation, go to Long-to-Short or Short-to-Long? Comparing & Contrasting Different … [Read more...] about How to Train the 400/800 meters Double
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The Start and Acceleration – Chapter 3 (Free Download)
This excerpt is from the upcoming book The Sprinters Compendium, due to be released one day not too far in the distant future. If you missed Ryan Banta’s last two videos & presentation, go to Long-to-Short or Short-to-Long? Comparing & Contrasting Different Training Models AND Defining the … [Read more...] about The Start and Acceleration – Chapter 3 (Free Download)
Sprinting: 10 Research Articles for Effective Sprint Training [Part 15]
Click here for all the previous Sprint Reviews Paul Hoffman has read and researched several research papers on sprinting and performance articles, so you don’t have to. If any of these articles interest you, feel free to research the case studies and methodology and come up with your own … [Read more...] about Sprinting: 10 Research Articles for Effective Sprint Training [Part 15]
6 x 400m Races in 5 Consecutive Days?
October is the 48th anniversary of the 1968 Summer Olympic Games in Mexico City. You've probably seen the highlights on Facebook. Those Games will be best remembered by the Tommie Smith & John Carlos protest, but other track fans will remember sub 10 for 100m, sub 20 for 200m, and sub 44 for … [Read more...] about 6 x 400m Races in 5 Consecutive Days?
2016 Rio Olympic Recap
What a great 9 days of competition. Perhaps the reason why it's so special because it's every 4 years? These are, after all, the Olympic Games, where once upon a time, war was paused to allow the athletes to travel to Olympia safely! But that also has a negative effect where every little … [Read more...] about 2016 Rio Olympic Recap
US Olympic Trials Lane Draw for the 400 meters
The US Olympic Trials are over. This is the toughest Olympic team to make for track and field. So many finalists who came 4th to 8th position would be running at Rio 2016 if they had another passport! There are plenty of stories out there, but as always, I will only focus on the coaching aspect … [Read more...] about US Olympic Trials Lane Draw for the 400 meters
John Smith and the Importance of Rhythm
When it comes to sprinting, John Smith of HSI needs no introduction. I've covered some of his philosophies and concepts plenty of times in the past 9 years. We all know of John Smith 7 phases to a 100m race: Reaction Time Block Clearance Drive Phase Transition Maximum … [Read more...] about John Smith and the Importance of Rhythm
Wayde van Niekerk 100-200-400 Combo – Where does he Stack up?
To break 10 seconds FAT for the 100m is an incredible feat. Sub 20 for 200m is also incredible, as well as sub 44 for 400m. Those are the holy grail barriers for the Elite men's sprints. We've seen some impressive doubles, such as the 100-200 or the 200-400 double. But how about the … [Read more...] about Wayde van Niekerk 100-200-400 Combo – Where does he Stack up?
Usain Bolt runs 12 m/s. Is it Possible to Sprint 400m with a Speed of 10 m/s?
This answer will surprise you. A mediocre 100m sprinter (like me) could theoretically break the open WR for 400m. How can a guy who’s PB is 11.54 sec for the 100 meters run a world record in the 400m of 43.18? In theory, it’s possible. 11.54 is about 10.54 on the fly if you take in account … [Read more...] about Usain Bolt runs 12 m/s. Is it Possible to Sprint 400m with a Speed of 10 m/s?
How to Race the 400m, as told by Ashton Eaton
This excerpt is from the Dec 7, 2015 edition of IAAF's Spikes magazine. This is probably the event everyone wants to know about. How did you do it? What did it feel like? Where is the magic wand? [Coach] Harry [Marra] always tells us that the year before the Olympic year is where all the work … [Read more...] about How to Race the 400m, as told by Ashton Eaton
