The 1996 Atlanta Track and Field Grand Prix was held two months prior to the Summer Olympics as a "warm up" to the USATF Olympic Trials. Two of the favorites in this race was Butch Reynolds & Deon Minor won by Reynolds in 44.33. It also had Briton's Iwan Thomas and Roger Black. Here's a brief … [Read more...] about Butch Reynolds 400 meter 1996 Atlanta Grand Prix
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Comparing 400m WR Lee Evans 43.86, Butch Reynolds 43.29, Michael Johnson 43.18
These records were set in 1968, 1988, and 1999 respectively. Lee Evans 43.86 Butch Reynolds 43.29 Michael Johnson 43.18 Here are the races from YouTube as a single file. Note how Lee Evans drives to the line and leans for the finish. Larry James also runs sub-44 for the silver … [Read more...] about Comparing 400m WR Lee Evans 43.86, Butch Reynolds 43.29, Michael Johnson 43.18
Why Karsten Warholm’s 45.94 400mH WR is my Highlight of 2021
"He didn't break the world record. He murdered it" Those are the famous words from Ron Pickering on Butch Reynolds' 400m WR in 1988. If you haven't seen it, it's on YouTube. And that quote is so fitting for my highlight of 2021. Here's why. People love World Records. Period. Especially … [Read more...] about Why Karsten Warholm’s 45.94 400mH WR is my Highlight of 2021
WMA Masters Predictors and Age-Grade Calculators
Everything you wanted to know about predicting your time in Masters Track! The problem is all these Age-grade calculations are based on current World Records, and we know WR are all based on Outliers. Just think of Kim Collins (or even Justin Gatlin turning 40 next year) running sub 10 seconds! … [Read more...] about WMA Masters Predictors and Age-Grade Calculators
Ultimate Runner Challenge: Single day 10K, 400m, 100m, Mile, Marathon
Many years ago, back in the 1980s, I read an article on Runners World about this single day challenge. Or The Runner magazine, which I thought was the better magazine. The Ultimate Runner consisted of a 10K road race in the early morning, followed by 3 track events mid-day (400m, 100m and Mile), … [Read more...] about Ultimate Runner Challenge: Single day 10K, 400m, 100m, Mile, Marathon
Was Carl Lewis Right about the Long Jump being Pathetic?
When someone criticises a sport when it's at the lowest point in popularity, usually it's a sign of seeking attention. Let's take a look at what Carl Lewis quoted last week about the state of the Long Jump (before we throw him under the bus): Photo credits: Getty Images “[The Long Jump … [Read more...] about Was Carl Lewis Right about the Long Jump being Pathetic?
Do Curves Matter?
Do Curves Matter in the 200m or 400m? Everyone dreads lane 1 for the 200m (curve too tight), or dreads lane 8 (or 9) for the 400m (running scared). Track and field news has complied the best performance known to have been achieved in each lane of the track in each of the curve-affected events … [Read more...] about Do Curves Matter?
The Death of 100m 200m 400m 800m Ratios
I have used ratios quite a bit over my coaching career. For example, the classic "doubled your 200m time plus 4 seconds equal 400m potential" Some say that should be 3.5 seconds. Or, "your best 100m time doubled +/- 0.20 seconds equals your 200m potential" Or even, "your 400m time … [Read more...] about The Death of 100m 200m 400m 800m Ratios
Do you need 200 Meter Speed for 400 Meters? #Beijing2015
This list proves you don’t need to run sub 20.00 for a 200m to break 44, but it certainly helps! One thing is certain, you must have decent 200m speed if you plan on racing at the World or Olympic level. There are probably a few errors or omissions in this compilation, but you get the general … [Read more...] about Do you need 200 Meter Speed for 400 Meters? #Beijing2015
400 Meters: Can you Drop from 45 to 43 in One Year? #Beijing2015
Wayde van Niekerk is 23 years old. His 400/200 times progression are as follows: 2013 - 45.09/20.84 2014 - 44.38/20.19 2015 - 43.48/19.96 (and the season isn't over with Zurich coming up!) 2016... What can he do in Rio? Wayde went from 45 to 43 in 2 years. That's incredible. In … [Read more...] about 400 Meters: Can you Drop from 45 to 43 in One Year? #Beijing2015
