There really isn't any secret on how to race the 400m. You hear about the 4 P's (Push Pace Position Pray). But at the end, you need a good top end speed, and the ability to maintain that. As ironic as this may sound, you have to put MORE effort after 60m to get LESS speed as the race progresses. … [Read more...] about The 400m Race Secret? Reach Top Speed and one Long Deceleration
Coaching
Why does my Warm Up feel like a Workout? Because it’s Part of the Workout!
I had a few comments about my pre-race routine, with a 55 or 60 min warm up before entering the Call room. I usually take a full 60 min, but have cut it back to 55 minutes on race day. Prob because of nerves, or I'm slightly rushing it. Or, I don't have my teammates with me to "talk, yack or … [Read more...] about Why does my Warm Up feel like a Workout? Because it’s Part of the Workout!
Video Analysis Solutions for Track and Field: Sprints, Jumps, Hurdles, Throws
People think Video Analysis software is too time consuming, resource intensive, or just too expensive. This 32 page ebook is packed with good tips. Yes, you have to sign up, but they won't spam you with your email address. I signed up many months ago, and have yet to receive a follow up … [Read more...] about Video Analysis Solutions for Track and Field: Sprints, Jumps, Hurdles, Throws
Onwards to 2024 Gothenburg
I remember the expression "Building a Base", and Dan Pfaff would say "Building a Base of what?". There is some truth to that. More on that later. So this is the final instalment of a 5 part series: 2023 in Review.. Success? Let's review my goals for 2023 (on a limited 7 month training … [Read more...] about Onwards to 2024 Gothenburg
EMACs 2023 (European Masters Athletics Championships) in Pescara
This is Part 4 of a multi-part series. Getting there & getting sick! The only direct flight to Pescara was a train to London Stanstead. Else, it was fly direct to Ancona, then take (an Italian) train to Pescara. Given the track record, I simply didn't trust UK trains and their … [Read more...] about EMACs 2023 (European Masters Athletics Championships) in Pescara
2023 Race Report (Part 1)
This article has photos & videos of some of my races. Everything below is listed in the UK Power of 10 rankings, which is all public information. No hiding or lying on Seed times (which is a whole different story!). (Pescara results are still pending at the time of this writing) This is Part … [Read more...] about 2023 Race Report (Part 1)
My 10 Tips for Attempting a Masters Track Comeback
This is Part 2 of a multi-part series. If you are attempting a Masters comeback, or simply want 10 tips to apply for your training, here goes: 1. Lose Weight, Realistically You need to get your weight down using habits that are manageable (no crash weight loss). 400 meters is a LONG way … [Read more...] about My 10 Tips for Attempting a Masters Track Comeback
My Masters Track Comeback – Goal Setting (Part 1)
I started this Blog in May 2007, trying to dump my coaching & athlete experience in the "book I never wrote". 2007 was also my 1st year running Internationally (for Canada) at the WMA (as M40) in Ricionne, Italy. Those stories & videos are here on this blog. Honestly, I didn't expect a … [Read more...] about My Masters Track Comeback – Goal Setting (Part 1)
Oregon22 Coaches Club now Online
Last summer's 2022 World Championships in Eugene are now a distant memory. Good memories, however, but in no particular order... Tobi, Mondo, Sydney, Noah, Canada's 4x100 relay... it was a wonderful 10 days of competition. It was also 10 consecutive days of the Coaches Club. Early mornings for … [Read more...] about Oregon22 Coaches Club now Online
Here is our 400m Discussion Recording… over 2 Hours Long
As promised, here is last week's recording from our roundtable discussion (with Closed Caption, sub-titles, and multiple language translations, just in case). In this video, we had a 400 meter discussion with Kevin Tyler (ALTIS) and Mike Hurst (Fastrack 400) on all things 400m. Connecting this … [Read more...] about Here is our 400m Discussion Recording… over 2 Hours Long
