I saw this on post Twitter a while ago, and immediate could relate to this workout, as I did this during the dark wet cold days of the English winter! Especially during the Pandemic of 2020-2021! I still do the occasional indoor spin bike workout. Coming from Montreal Canada, when tracks … [Read more...] about My Indoor Alternate Workout – The Spin Bike
Training
Why a Fast First 200m is Critical to 400m Success
Let's review the 2024 Woman's 400m Roma European Championships. To me, it was one of the greatest 400m races that year, male or female. We already know the outcome, but let's have a deeper dive in analysing the splits & race execution. Let's see who has the great 200m speed and speed … [Read more...] about Why a Fast First 200m is Critical to 400m Success
5 Different Rules for Masters Track (vs Open, High School, Elite)
If you're a Master runner, or thinking of running Masters track, read this article. Rules are rules, so you better know them. Here are 5 points that come to mind: Now, the first point I disagree with. The other 4 points, I agree & support the rules. Seeds, Advancement, and … [Read more...] about 5 Different Rules for Masters Track (vs Open, High School, Elite)
POST-Nanjing 2025 Global Indoor Performance Analysis 2015-2025
This article is guest blogged by Peter Thompson. He is known for innovating the New Interval Training and, most recently, Biokinetics and The Fourth Energy System. He was also the co-founder USATF Coach Education (1982) and former Director of IAAF Global Coaches Education. Fun facts: From … [Read more...] about POST-Nanjing 2025 Global Indoor Performance Analysis 2015-2025
6 KPIs Your Apple Watch is Telling You
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
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
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
