Track & Field

Injuries and Q&A with John Smith, HSI

April 30, 2007 by Jimson Lee 4 Comments

In April 2005, I was fortunate to meet with John Smith, head coach and co-founder of HSI. John is also the former UCLA Track and Field head coach, and has coached several world famous athletes that spans many decades, including some of my heroes. My track club, Metro Athletic Club, was in … [Read more...] about Injuries and Q&A with John Smith, HSI

Planning Training and Racing for Quality 400 Meters

April 16, 2007 by Jimson Lee Leave a Comment

Lee Evans is a double Gold medalist in the 400 meters (World Record) and 4 x 400 meters relay (World Record) at the 1968 Olympics in Mexico City. Normally, I don't cut and paste an article if the URL still exists on the web, but this one was really worth repeating. It really goes in depth on … [Read more...] about Planning Training and Racing for Quality 400 Meters

Attitude

March 26, 2007 by Jimson Lee 10 Comments

The best example of attitude that I have ever witnessed was American Decathlete Dan O'Brien. As the 1991 World Champion in his event and the alarming favorite to win the 1992 US Olympic Trials (and the Olympics for that matter), Dan no-heighted in the pole vault at the Trials and as a result … [Read more...] about Attitude

What is Speed Endurance training?

February 12, 2007 by Jimson Lee 2 Comments

The purpose of speed endurance is to prolong the amount of time where a near maximal speed can be maintained. Although the term is aimed at the long sprinters (200-400m), it also benefits the longer distances as well, in running events and other events like hockey. The range for sprinters … [Read more...] about What is Speed Endurance training?