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
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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
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
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
Use Google Maps to Accurately Measure your Workouts on Grass or Road
Have you ever done a 10x100m on a grass field that's not a football pitch? How about 8x150m tempo on grass, or even a 200m straightaway tempo strides? Well, Google Maps is your freind Using Google Maps First, find your grass field on Google Maps, Zoom in, then change to Satellite … [Read more...] about Use Google Maps to Accurately Measure your Workouts on Grass or Road
Cool Down Part 2: How to End Every Workout for Best Improvement & Recovery
This is Part 2 of the Cool Down on trying to improve recovery & regeneration. Part 1 can be found here. I briefly mentioned Autogenic/Parasympathetic Breathing Techniques from our Zoom Pandemic series of 2020. Well worth a listen on my Youtube channel. I also wrote about Deep Breathing … [Read more...] about Cool Down Part 2: How to End Every Workout for Best Improvement & Recovery
Do you Really Need to Cool Down after a Race or Workout?
How important is the cool down after your workout? or race? I wrote about the importance of the warm up earlier. Nowadays, for me, it's the long walk to the weight room or locker room that will suffice. That is, after I drink my post workout protein shake. If I race a 400m, I'll just jog 1 … [Read more...] about Do you Really Need to Cool Down after a Race or Workout?
