In 1964, Bud Winter published the book The Rocket Sprint Start based on Germany's Armin Hary 100 meter victory at the 1960 Olympic Games. If you’ve seen the vintage footage, you will agree on two facts: (1) he was one of the fastest starters of all time, and (2) his pickup in the first … [Read more...] about The Rocket Sprint Start, 2011 Edition, now Available!
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Viagra and Nitric Oxides (Ethical Cheating or Ergogenic Aids)
This is part 6 of a multi part series. Part 1 was the ESPN radio interview. Part 2 looked at the history of Ethical Cheating or Ergogenic Aids and some of the disgusting food choices. Part 3 discussed coffee and caffeine. Part 4 discussed Nootropics. Part 5 discussed baking … [Read more...] about Viagra and Nitric Oxides (Ethical Cheating or Ergogenic Aids)
Why are Good Sprinters Pigeon Toed or have Straight Feet?
For a non-pigeon toed sprinter, the best example of the worse case scenario would have to go to Ato Bolden (see the head-on slow-motion video below with Donovan Bailey and Bruny Surin from the 1995 World Championships archives) One of the reasons why Ato runs that way is from his early days playing … [Read more...] about Why are Good Sprinters Pigeon Toed or have Straight Feet?
How to Improve Acceleration Part 2
This is part 2 of a multi-part series. Part 1, which discussed hip mechanics, can be found here. This part will discuss: which foot is the power leg resistance running with weighted sleds resistance running with isorobic ropes resistance running with uphill running … [Read more...] about How to Improve Acceleration Part 2
How to Improve Acceleration (Part 1)
What would you do if <insert elite athlete name here> came to you asking for a new coach? What areas could you improve on? First, I like to go back to basics, and ask for his prior training plans to get an idea what volumes and intensities he or she can handle. Let’s start with … [Read more...] about How to Improve Acceleration (Part 1)
2 Secrets to Sprinting: Forward Lean and Longer Ground Contact
There’s a reason why the October Issue of Men's Health is pictured below. (Thanks to Divinio A. for pointing it out) Here is a snippet of the article on page 36 referring to Leaning Power: "Dig, dig, dig!" may not be the best advice to shout at a sprinter. A recent German study found that … [Read more...] about 2 Secrets to Sprinting: Forward Lean and Longer Ground Contact
Why the 4x400m Relay is the Best Event Ever
I’ll summarize it in one sentence: Host Nation India wins Gold Medal 4x400m women’s relay at the 2010 Commonwealth Games That headline is enough to spark a few readers. That’s why the 4x400 meter relay should be kept as the final event of the program (aside from the marathon, which is not … [Read more...] about Why the 4x400m Relay is the Best Event Ever
The Soccer (Football) 30 meter Sprint Test
So you want to be a Soccer Player? So you want to be a Football Player? I’m sure if Bud Winter was alive, he would have written a book on this. This article is a spin off on the series of 40 yard dash for American football where 40 Yard dash times are used in the combine. In Soccer (or … [Read more...] about The Soccer (Football) 30 meter Sprint Test
Carl Lewis: First 3 Steps out of the Blocks
“The Start” has always been a fan favorite for discussion. Everyone worries about the start to shave a few tenths of a second, when they could work on speed endurance and shave a few seconds, especially in a 200m. Then again, a good start sets you up for all phases of the race. So you might … [Read more...] about Carl Lewis: First 3 Steps out of the Blocks
Usain Bolt – My Story 9.58 Book Review
Usain Bolt's official biography goes on sale tomorrow. For those lucky enough to live in the UK or Europe, Usain Bolt’s new book My Story: 9.58: Being the World's Fastest Man went on sale Sept 2. UK and Europe readers, click here for the book. For those living in the rest of the world, including … [Read more...] about Usain Bolt – My Story 9.58 Book Review
