It's not as depressing as you think, whether you are a 10.92 guy like me, or even an 8 year old age-group record holder. If I was time-transported 100 years back in time, I could seriously give Archie Hahn a run for his money. Maybe even win a gold medal? Of course, it's not fair to compare the … [Read more...] about Comparing Yourself to 100 meter Olympic Medalists
Olympic History
Why 0.24 Seconds is Added to Hand Times
Ever since the 100m was added as an official event by the IAAF in 1912, the quest to run a sub 10 second 100 meter has been the benchmark for sprinting supremacy. Roger Bannister ran the sub 4 minute mile in 1954, but the 10.0 (HT) was the WR in 1960 by Armin Hary, and later equalled by Harry … [Read more...] about Why 0.24 Seconds is Added to Hand Times
Mike Agostini: The Forgotten World’s Fastest Man [PODCAST]
On August 7, 1954 during the Empire Games (now called the Commonwealth Games) in Vancouver, B.C., Roger Bannister of England and John Landy and Australia met for the first time at the newly constructed Empire Stadium (which was later demolished in 1993) But the forgotten part of this Commonwealth … [Read more...] about Mike Agostini: The Forgotten World’s Fastest Man [PODCAST]
SpeedEndurance TV: History of Spikes, from Jesse Owens to Usain Bolt
Join me Wednesday on SpeedEndurance TV. We will be using Google Hangout on Air, and you can watch the video on LIVE stream. To watch the live steam, all you need to do is go to the YouTube link below. To participate in future Webinars where you get to ask questions, you will need a Google+ … [Read more...] about SpeedEndurance TV: History of Spikes, from Jesse Owens to Usain Bolt
48 Best Interviews for Speed, Strength Training, Recovery & Inspiration
If I can make one quote about this blog, it would be from Issac Newton. If I have seen further, it is by standing on the shoulders of giants There is no way I would have the knowledge (and share the knowledge to you) if it weren’t for my previous coaches, as well asking questions to the smartest … [Read more...] about 48 Best Interviews for Speed, Strength Training, Recovery & Inspiration
3 Marathon Quirks You Probably Didn’t Know
The Marathon used to be 40km (24.85 miles) From the Plains of Marathon to downtown Athens is about 40km. The 1896 & 1904 Olympic marathon was exactly 40km. The 1900 marathon was 40.26 km or 25.02 miles. But at 1908 London Olympics, Queen Victoria Edward VII wanted the race to start at … [Read more...] about 3 Marathon Quirks You Probably Didn’t Know
SHIN SPLINTS REDUX – A Ball and Two Gloves
This new series is guest blogged by Doug Logan. Doug Logan was the CEO for USATF from 2008 until September 2010. He was also the CEO, President and Commissioner for Major League Soccer from 1995 to 1999. To read more about his background and involvement in Track, Soccer, Rugby and the … [Read more...] about SHIN SPLINTS REDUX – A Ball and Two Gloves
I Didn’t Hear the Gun! The 1977 World Cup 400m Re-Run
The new Omega ”soundless guns” have created an interesting twist in the past 15 years. The new starting “gun”, which made its debut in Vancouver 2010, does 3 things when the starter pulls the trigger: (1) flashes a light (2) sends the sound to the speakers (3) starts the timer. I personally … [Read more...] about I Didn’t Hear the Gun! The 1977 World Cup 400m Re-Run
1996: How did Donovan Bailey Keep Cool after 3 False Starts?
Before you read the rest of this article, or the full article on Stuart McMillan’s blog, take a full 15 minutes and watch the build up to the 1996 Olympic 10 meter finals in Atlanta. (SPOILER ALERT: Donovan Bailey wins in a WR of 9.84) Let’s see if you can stay focused after all the false … [Read more...] about 1996: How did Donovan Bailey Keep Cool after 3 False Starts?
Interview with Chip Jenkins, former 600m AR, Olympic Gold Medalist
This is part 7 of the Freelap Friday Five Series, 2013 Edition. To review the 16 part 2012 edition, click here. Part 1 was Matt Scherer, Professional Pacer-Rabbit. Part 2 was Stuart McMillan, Bobsled and former UKA Sprint Coach. Part 3 was Dean Starkey, PV Coach and former Elite Pole … [Read more...] about Interview with Chip Jenkins, former 600m AR, Olympic Gold Medalist
