This article is a continuation of Ben Johnson’s 10 Day Taper Before a Major Competition The timing of the article is perfect as we are leading to the final week before the Olympic Trials for most countries (USA, Canada, Jamaica and UK). Those who work (or worked) in a laboratory with … [Read more...] about Overtraining is like Radiation when you Test Positive
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Interview with Randy Gillon: 5 Questions
This is Part 7 of the weekly “Friday Five” series where I ask 5 tough questions to world class elite coaches. To recap: Jumps coach Boo Schexnayder Dr. Mike Stone of the USOC and NBA. Performance specialist Henk Kraaijenhof USA’s Dan Pfaff, now with UKA … [Read more...] about Interview with Randy Gillon: 5 Questions
InsideTracker: How to Track and Improve your Testosterone & Zinc levels, Naturally
This is Part 4 of a multi-part series. Part 1 discussed Testosterone Creams & Gels: Victor Conte Revisited. Part 2 discussed How To Increase Natural Testosterone, Naturally. Part 3 covered Sleep Deprivation and Testosterone Levels. In all the years I’ve coached, it’s amazing to … [Read more...] about InsideTracker: How to Track and Improve your Testosterone & Zinc levels, Naturally
Testosterone Creams & Gels: Victor Conte Revisited
DISCLAIMER: Artificial testosterone, whether creams, orals or injections, is a prohibited substance for tested athletes, including Masters athletes. This article is not to encourage you to take testosterone, but to educate you. It’s no secret men over 50 are getting testosterone injections … [Read more...] about Testosterone Creams & Gels: Victor Conte Revisited
Was it a False Start? Marvin Bracy 55m 6.08 Video
Let’s face it, 55 meters is an odd distance. So when high school sprinter/football player Marvin Bracy ran 6.08 for 55 meters, a lot of people just took it as a new High School National Record. And they should! How fast is that? “Rocket” Raghib Ismail (another sprinter/football) of Notre … [Read more...] about Was it a False Start? Marvin Bracy 55m 6.08 Video
Dwain Chambers “Jamaican” Toe-scrape Foot Drag
When I wrote The Rocket Sprint Start, the most popular question I received had to be the “Jamaican” toe-scrape technique on the second step. I’ll explain with some “proof” from the 2 videos below. Thanks to Stu McMillan and Dan Pfaff’s YouTube channel, we have a huge collection of high def … [Read more...] about Dwain Chambers “Jamaican” Toe-scrape Foot Drag
What is the Indoor 500m WR?
LaShawn Merrit will be running the 500 meters at the new and improved Millrose Games. The meet will be held at the NYC Armory, which offers a fast 200m banked track, opposed to the Madison Square Garden 11 laps to the mile (145 meters) wooden boards! Can he break the world record? What is the … [Read more...] about What is the Indoor 500m WR?
LaShawn Merritt on Training, Race Strategy, and WR [INTERVIEW]
I had the pleasure of speaking with LaShawn Merrit, the 400 meter 2008 Olympic and 2009 Word Championship Gold medalist. We talked about training, and especially Dwayne Miller’s famous “Drill Outs” workout. Miller presented LaShawn’s annual plan at the 2008 SuperClinic. I primarily asked … [Read more...] about LaShawn Merritt on Training, Race Strategy, and WR [INTERVIEW]
Yohan Blake 200 meter splits (Why Blake will Beat Bolt)
I’ve been sitting on this article for months with hesitation. Here is the preamble on why I never posted it (until today). The problem with doing splits is you need extremely good video, preferably non-compressed HD quality, as well as the video of the starting gun showing the smoke coming … [Read more...] about Yohan Blake 200 meter splits (Why Blake will Beat Bolt)
Did Stephen Francis Read my Jamaican Sprint Secrets Report?
When I wrote the Jamaican Sprint Secrets ebook, which you can get for free when you sign up for the free monthly newsletter, the section on Stephen Francis was based on older interviews during the peak years of Asafa Powell. The 2011 World Championships in Daegu was a disappointment for Stephen … [Read more...] about Did Stephen Francis Read my Jamaican Sprint Secrets Report?
