I've worn an Apple iWatch (Model 6) everyday for over 3 years now. As I've mentioned numerous times before, you can't improve what you don't measure. Here are the 6 important metrics from my Apple Watch that you can monitor to ensure your training is at optimal performance (I'm sure Android … [Read more...] about 6 KPIs Your Apple Watch is Telling You
Track & Field
Spending an Hour with Usain Bolt (Oct 2024)
I have to admit, this was one of the better interviews with Usain Bolt. Jake and Damian of the High Performance podcast & YouTube channel did a wonderful job interviewing the World's Fastest Man (as of October 2024, he still is the fastest!) On Youtube: … [Read more...] about Spending an Hour with Usain Bolt (Oct 2024)
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?
10 Commandments for the 400m
Easter is here. If you never watched The Ten Commandments starring Charlton Heston and Yul Brynner, it's a very good movie, even though it was released in 1956. It doesn't matter what your Faith is, I highly recommend watching the film, for "historical" puposes. If not, then watch it for … [Read more...] about 10 Commandments for the 400m
2025 World Indoor Championships – Coaches Club Recap & Recordings
Our 3 day Coaches Club recap & analysis is now available for free at the World Athletics eLearning site. There is no cost to join, just your email address is required. Go to : https://elearning.worldathletics.org The Coaches Club is either a hybrid in-person (live at the event) with a … [Read more...] about 2025 World Indoor Championships – Coaches Club Recap & Recordings
Use Google Maps to Accurately Measure your Workouts on Grass or Road
Have you ever done a 10x100m on a grass field that's not a football pitch? How about 8x150m tempo on grass, or even a 200m straightaway tempo strides? Well, Google Maps is your freind Using Google Maps First, find your grass field on Google Maps, Zoom in, then change to Satellite … [Read more...] about Use Google Maps to Accurately Measure your Workouts on Grass or Road
Cool Down Part 2: How to End Every Workout for Best Improvement & Recovery
This is Part 2 of the Cool Down on trying to improve recovery & regeneration. Part 1 can be found here. I briefly mentioned Autogenic/Parasympathetic Breathing Techniques from our Zoom Pandemic series of 2020. Well worth a listen on my Youtube channel. I also wrote about Deep Breathing … [Read more...] about Cool Down Part 2: How to End Every Workout for Best Improvement & Recovery
Do you Really Need to Cool Down after a Race or Workout?
How important is the cool down after your workout? or race? I wrote about the importance of the warm up earlier. Nowadays, for me, it's the long walk to the weight room or locker room that will suffice. That is, after I drink my post workout protein shake. If I race a 400m, I'll just jog 1 … [Read more...] about Do you Really Need to Cool Down after a Race or Workout?
The 400m Race Secret? Reach Top Speed and one Long Deceleration
There really isn't any secret on how to race the 400m. You hear about the 4 P's (Push Pace Position Pray). But at the end, you need a good top end speed, and the ability to maintain that. As ironic as this may sound, you have to put MORE effort after 60m to get LESS speed as the race progresses. … [Read more...] about The 400m Race Secret? Reach Top Speed and one Long Deceleration
Why does my Warm Up feel like a Workout? Because it’s Part of the Workout!
I had a few comments about my pre-race routine, with a 55 or 60 min warm up before entering the Call room. I usually take a full 60 min, but have cut it back to 55 minutes on race day. Prob because of nerves, or I'm slightly rushing it. Or, I don't have my teammates with me to "talk, yack or … [Read more...] about Why does my Warm Up feel like a Workout? Because it’s Part of the Workout!
