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. In Volume I, of “Developing Distance Runners”, I focused on integrating training methods … [Read more...] about A Systematic Approach To Developing Individual Success Within A Dynamic Team Culture
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Testing for Speed, Power, Strength, & Endurance [VIDEO]
I want to thank Ryan Banta for an hour+ long discussion on testing for Track and Field. The question to ask is, why test? Is there a correlation? Are you keeping your athlete's "honest"? Of course, the best test for 400m is to run a 400m! If you use a 10-15m fly start, you can add 1 … [Read more...] about Testing for Speed, Power, Strength, & Endurance [VIDEO]
800 meters Racing & Peaking: How Often Should you Race?
Back in 1981, 1:41.73 was the Holy Grail for the 800 meters. That was the WR record set by Sebastian Coe. Yes, the same dude running our sport for World Athletics (formerly the IAAF). It wasn't until 16 years later in 1997 when Wilson Kipketer first tied the record (imagine the … [Read more...] about 800 meters Racing & Peaking: How Often Should you Race?
Complete NACACTFCA Virtual Congress Videos & Presentations
First, a huge thank you to Richie Mercado for organising the NACACTFCA (North America, Central America, and Caribbean Track & Field Coaches Association) conference during this covid-19 pandemic lockdown. Personally, I wish I was in Puerto Rico for this event. But given the … [Read more...] about Complete NACACTFCA Virtual Congress Videos & Presentations
Ultimate Runner Challenge: Single day 10K, 400m, 100m, Mile, Marathon
Many years ago, back in the 1980s, I read an article on Runners World about this single day challenge. Or The Runner magazine, which I thought was the better magazine. The Ultimate Runner consisted of a 10K road race in the early morning, followed by 3 track events mid-day (400m, 100m and Mile), … [Read more...] about Ultimate Runner Challenge: Single day 10K, 400m, 100m, Mile, Marathon
Ron Davis & Filbert Bayi: Looking to Past for its Athletics Future [Part 2]
>> Click here for Part 1. This article is written by Myles Schrag, a freelance writer based in Flagstaff, Arizona, USA. He is working with Ron Davis and Filbert Bayi on their memoirs. At the time of this writing, Feb 2019, Ron Davis is back in Tanzania. Bayi - Making a Difference Back … [Read more...] about Ron Davis & Filbert Bayi: Looking to Past for its Athletics Future [Part 2]
Brothers across the miles: Ron Davis & Filbert Bayi, Looking to Past for its Athletics Future
This article is written by Myles Schrag, a freelance writer based in Flagstaff, Arizona, USA. He is working with Ron Davis and Filbert Bayi on their memoirs. Filbert Bayi is probably best known for his 1974 Commonwealth Games 1500m gold medal and world record, where he ran from gun to … [Read more...] about Brothers across the miles: Ron Davis & Filbert Bayi, Looking to Past for its Athletics Future
Neural Recovery Circuits (Part 2): Valuable Training Tool for Sprinters & Distance Runners
>> This article was written by Jim Hiserman, author of the latest book Developing Distance Runners: Integrating Neural & Metabolic Training Methods >> Click here for Neural Training Circuits (Part 1): Valuable Training Tool for Sprinters and Distance Runners Introducing Neural Recovery … [Read more...] about Neural Recovery Circuits (Part 2): Valuable Training Tool for Sprinters & Distance Runners
Neural Training Circuits (Part 1): Valuable Training Tool for Sprinters and Distance Runners
>> This article was written by Jim Hiserman, author of the latest book Developing Distance Runners: Integrating Neural & Metabolic Training Methods In reading the latest Freelap Friday Question and Answer Blog I noticed that John O’Malley, a successful high school distance coach in … [Read more...] about Neural Training Circuits (Part 1): Valuable Training Tool for Sprinters and Distance Runners
Training 400/800 Runners Via High School Cross Country
>> This article was written by Jim Hiserman, author of the latest book Developing Distance Runners: Integrating Neural & Metabolic Training Methods Frequent readers of SpeedEndurance have found a plethora of training methods for developing 400/800 runners. High School and JC coaches in … [Read more...] about Training 400/800 Runners Via High School Cross Country
