When was the last time you crammed for an exam? Why didn't you keep up all year long, studied a bit every day, so you would just have to review your notes as a refresher the night before? Would you run a marathon the night before a marathon? This sounds ludicrous, but I see a lot of … [Read more...] about Ben Johnson’s 10 Day Taper Before a Major Competition
200 meters
Clyde Hart’s Backwards J’s 200 meter workouts
When you do 200 meters in workouts, where do you start? I wrote about 400 Meter Training Workouts – the Descending 6×200 meters as well as Clyde Hart’s Split 400 meter Workout. Usually, they start across the field at the 200m start line, and finish at the regular finish line. On windy … [Read more...] about Clyde Hart’s Backwards J’s 200 meter workouts
How to Race and Train for the 200 Meters (Part 1)
This article is guest posted by Latif Thomas, CSCS, USATF Level II, Creator of Complete Speed Training for Sprinters. Part 1: How to Race for the 200 Meters Part 2: How to Train for the 200 Meters The 200 meter sprint is the Rodney Dangerfield of the sprint events. It gets no respect. When we … [Read more...] about How to Race and Train for the 200 Meters (Part 1)
Chi Cheng – World’s Fastest Human
Unless you were living in Southern California during the late 60’s or early 70’s, you’ve probably never heard of the name Chi Cheng until last month. The Women’s 100 yard WR is currently 10.0 or (10.10 FAT) held by Chi Cheng of Chinese Taipei back in 1970. Chinese Taipei is also commonly … [Read more...] about Chi Cheng – World’s Fastest Human
More on Pietro Mennea’s Detailed Training Workouts
Last week’s article on Pietro Mennea’s Detailed Training Workouts for 200 meters brought some good discussion on super high volume, medium intensity training methods. In all fairness, I will present the final week of training prior to his 7 day taper period. I will only focus on track … [Read more...] about More on Pietro Mennea’s Detailed Training Workouts
Tyson Gay 2010 Manchester 19.41 200 meter Splits
I won’t go into too much detail here, because everything that has been said about about Tyson Gay is already out there on the web. I have to admit, I am impressed how Tyson ran this race, and how he gave 100% as seen in the post race interview where he couldn’t catch his breath. This is a … [Read more...] about Tyson Gay 2010 Manchester 19.41 200 meter Splits
Tyson Gay Manchester 200 meter 19.41 World Record Video
I am sure Tyson Gay is saying (in his head) "Veni, vidi, vici" It's a famous Latin phrase reportedly written by Julius Caesar in 47 BC which literally translates to "I came, I saw, I conquered". Tyson Gay came. Tyson Gay saw. Tyson Gay conquered. When Tyson Gay ran a 19.41 FAT at … [Read more...] about Tyson Gay Manchester 200 meter 19.41 World Record Video
Controversy over Tommie Smith’s 19.5 200m Straightaway WR
POP QUIZ: What is the converted FAT time for a hand timed 200m straight or hurdles? 0.24? Is Tommie Smith’s WR of 19.5 really equivalent to a 19.74? Or is it “slower” How about Don Styron’s 200 meter hurdles WR of 21.9 set back in 1960? This article is not to diminish Smith’s or Styron’s … [Read more...] about Controversy over Tommie Smith’s 19.5 200m Straightaway WR
Pietro Mennea’s Detailed Training Workouts for 200 meters
Pietro Mennea’s 19.72 200 meter World Record was set at the 1979 World University Games in Mexico City. The WR would later become the holy grail of the 200 meters until Michael Johnson broke it (twice) in 1996. Today, that 19.72 sounds like molasses in January compared to … [Read more...] about Pietro Mennea’s Detailed Training Workouts for 200 meters
Michael Khmel: 200 & 400 Meter Long Sprints Drills (DVD)
Michael Khmel: The Best of British Track & Field 200M & 400M Long Sprints Drills (DVD) If you are not familiar with name Michael Khmel, check out his podcast and his other product review here. Michael Khmel is the Senior Performance Coach for Sprints and Relays for the UK. This DVD … [Read more...] about Michael Khmel: 200 & 400 Meter Long Sprints Drills (DVD)
