By now, we all know the results from the 2010 Rome Golden Gala. Here are some stories you would not hear or read from the mainstream media. The
800 meter Training – How Much Mileage should a Half-Miler Run?
This is a continuation of my previous article 400m Sprinter Moving up to the 800 meters If you are a hard core elite half-miler, you’ve probably
How to Increase Indoor Track Attendance & TV Coverage
I have an idea on how to increase the indoor Track and Field attendance, as well as TV coverage… chase after obscure World Records. That is,
400 meter splits – 2009 Berlin World Championships
The official splits from the IAAF can be found here (PDF). What can we learn from these splits? Standard Coaching Theory If your opening 200m
200 Meter Speed for the 400 Meters
I was going over the archives of some of my favourite world class quarter-milers, and just wanted an idea on their 100m or 200m times. This list
400 Meters – Speed is the Key
Gone are the days where the 400 meters was an event for 800 meter runners who moved down in distance. Today, I am convinced the short sprinters have
Dwain Chambers Saga Continues
There's a lot of talk about banning Dwain Chambers at European meets, or even banning him completely from Track and Field for writing the book Race
Ground Contact Time, Stride Length and Fatigue in the 400m
This study showed the kinetic parameters at 150m and 350m during a 400m race. The male subject was the 44.94 by Thomas Schönlebe and the female
What is Speed Reserve? Part 1 – 400 meter Sprinter types
Before I discuss the topic of speed reserve, I want to talk about the different types of 400 meter sprinters. Types of 400 meter runners 100/200
