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
800m-Mile
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?
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
6 Top 400m Predictor Workouts (# 4 is my Favourite)
Top 400m Predictor Workouts | Everyone loves predictors. Everyone loves an indicator on what they can potentially run, without running the actual event. I can't blame them, as a 400 meter race can leave you 'trashed' for a day (or two) after the race. There are times when you can extrapolate … [Read more...] about 6 Top 400m Predictor Workouts (# 4 is my Favourite)
Lactate Stacking for the 400m
Lactate Stacking for the 400m This Blog article was written by Stewart "Stew" Marshall (on Twitter: @Stew_CoachUK) Elements of this discussion form part of my personal presentation called “My Rabbit Hole of 400” a work that started many years ago in its thought process and more recently is … [Read more...] about Lactate Stacking for the 400m
Dan Pfaff on the Land-Based Warm Up (Part 9 for Sprinters)
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! Or, heaven forbid, they move your race to an earlier start time. The warm-up is a very simple concept. You do whatever you have do, to be 100% ready … [Read more...] about Dan Pfaff on the Land-Based Warm Up (Part 9 for Sprinters)
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 presented at the NYSPHSAA Track & Field Coaches’ Clinic – Liverpool, NY on March 23, 2012. His resume includes: Suffern High School (N.Y.) … [Read more...] about Middle Distance Training (800, 1500, Mile, Steeplechase)
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 Scholastic Indoor Championships back in 2010. His resume includes: Suffern High School (N.Y.) Girls Track Coach 1978 – 2002Suffern High School Girls … [Read more...] about Using Critical Zone Training in Developing Versatile Sprinting Potential
PART 2: Viewing the Bio-Motor Abilities of 400m Hurdlers Relative to 800m Runners
This article is written by Jim Hiserman, author of Developing Distance Runners, and Developing Distance Runners Volume 2, which is released today. Click here to read all articles written by Jim Hiserman. Click here for Part 1 Recently, while researching material for “DEVELOPING DISTANCE … [Read more...] about PART 2: Viewing the Bio-Motor Abilities of 400m Hurdlers Relative to 800m Runners
Viewing the Bio-Motor Abilities of 400m Hurdlers Relative to 800m Runners (Part 1)
This article is written by Jim Hiserman, author of Developing Distance Runners, and Developing Distance Runners Volume 2, which is released today. Click here to read all articles written by Jim Hiserman (all free), or all of his 6 books here, only available on SpeedEndurance.com One of the … [Read more...] about Viewing the Bio-Motor Abilities of 400m Hurdlers Relative to 800m Runners (Part 1)
