LRC Brain Teaser asks: How is Bolt's 200m WR almost exactly twice his 100m WR? Wejo and Rojo, you might think just doubling your 100m PB is the quick answer, but there’s more behind the story. Usain Bolt’s PB for the 100 and 200 meters is 9.58 and 19.19 respectively. In the 200 meters, you will … [Read more...] about LetsRun.com asks How is Bolt’s 200m WR almost exactly twice his 100m WR?
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Usain Bolt Splits – 9.69 vs 9.58 – Can He Run Faster?
This is Part 1 of a 2 part series. Click here for Part 2 with 10 meter splits. Honestly, I didn’t expect Usain Bolt to run sub 9.60. I felt a WR was imminent after watching his SF, and I knew his chest thumping slowdown in Beijing showed me he could run low 9.60. But a 9.58? Now, in all … [Read more...] about Usain Bolt Splits – 9.69 vs 9.58 – Can He Run Faster?
Usain Bolt Speed Reserve vs. Michael Johnson Speed Endurance?
With all the hype about Usain Bolt's 10 meter splits and speculation on what he could have run, I forgot to analyze the 200 meters! Shame on me! I touched the topic of Speed Reserve in Part 1 and Part 2. Usian Bolt's 200m splits were clocked at 9.98 + 9.32 splits for his 200m. Compared to … [Read more...] about Usain Bolt Speed Reserve vs. Michael Johnson Speed Endurance?
Vince Anderson’s Sprint Acceleration and Maximum Velocity
This summary was written by Richie Mercado Vince Anderson - Sprint Acceleration - USA (University of Tennessee) Introduction Most American athletes come in with misunderstandings of technique and the goals of sprinting. For example, many fail to understand that they must power out of the blocks … [Read more...] about Vince Anderson’s Sprint Acceleration and Maximum Velocity
Usain Bolt Training Regimen Video – The Start
Many Thanks to Puma for providing this training video of Usain Bolt, shot prior to the 2008 Beijing Olympics in his hometown of Jamaica. In the video, I love the casualness of Usain Bolt wearing Basketball pants over his training tights. After the Olympics, his coach tells everyone his secret … [Read more...] about Usain Bolt Training Regimen Video – The Start
Valeri Borzov – Training Procedures in Sprinting
This is the 4th article on Valeri Borzov. In cased you missed the other three, please refer to Video of Sprinter Valeri Borzov 100 meters, Olympic Champion Valeri Borzov - A Clinic on Sprinting from Starting Blocks - First 3 Steps Valeri Borzov - An Hour Before the Start. Here is another … [Read more...] about Valeri Borzov – Training Procedures in Sprinting
What is Speed Reserve? Part 1 – 400 meter Sprinter types
Before I discuss the topic of speed reserve, I want to talk about the different types of 400 meter sprinters. Types of 400 meter runners 100/200 sprinters moving up to the 400m: In the past, short sprinters moving up the distance were rare. Remember Eric Liddell in Chariots of Fire? Today, we've … [Read more...] about What is Speed Reserve? Part 1 – 400 meter Sprinter types
Dwain Chambers on Usain Bolt, Asafa Powell, Stride Length and Stride Frequency
Here are some quotes from the original article on timesonline.co.uk, and some commentary and analysis that follows it. On Extrapolating 60 meters performances to 100 meters Charles van Commenee, the new head coach at UKA, has said that Chambers is welcome back and the sprinter is hoping … [Read more...] about Dwain Chambers on Usain Bolt, Asafa Powell, Stride Length and Stride Frequency
Usain Bolt 100m 10 meter Splits and Speed Endurance
Usain Bolt won the 100 meters because of his speed endurance. I've said this all along, unless you are running a 40 yard dash or 50 meter sprint, sprinting the 100, 200, or 400 meters is all about speed endurance... reach your top speed, and maintain it. The winner of two athletes with the same … [Read more...] about Usain Bolt 100m 10 meter Splits and Speed Endurance
Video of LaShawn Merritt Beijing Olympic 400 meter 43.75
In stunning fashion, LaShawn Merritt upset Jeremy Wariner to win the Olympic Gold medal in 43.75. LaShawn Merritt appeared to be left in the blocks with a 0.318 reaction time. But in a 400 meters, the reaction time is not as critical as your first 40-60 meters which sets you up for the entire … [Read more...] about Video of LaShawn Merritt Beijing Olympic 400 meter 43.75
