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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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