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!
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,
Middle Distance Training (800, 1500, Mile, Steeplechase)
Last week, Tom McTaggart wrote Using Critical Zone Training in Developing Versatile Sprinting Potential. This article on Middle Distance Training was
Here are my Critical 12 Tests for 100-400m Sprinters
If you want to know your 100m time, the best way is to run 100m! Have a good day, and see you at the track! But seriously.. Tests, Time Trials,
The Woodway Curve Treadmill Training Guide for 400m Sprinters
DISCLOSURE: I know I'm going to get a lot of comments & criticism for this long to short approach, but what works for me, may not work for
Using Critical Zone Training in Developing Versatile Sprinting Potential
This article was written by Tom McTaggart, President of the USATF New York Association. These are notes from his presentation at the National
So You Think Your Coach is Bad, with that “Old School” Coaching Mentality?
If you’re thinking of changing coaches, please read this article. If you think your coach is bad, again, please read what follows. This
Latest Research on Electrical Muscle Stimulators (EMS) for Training and Recovery
As I celebrate 14 years on the Blog this May 2021, one recurring theme is the use of Electrical Muscle Stimulators (EMS) devices, and keeping up with
An Open Letter to Lord Sebastian Coe, a World Athletics Potential Proposal
To: Sebastian Coe, President, WORLD ATHLETICS, MONACO OPEN LETTER Dear President Lord Coe, Reference: WORLD ATHLETICS POTENTIAL