I watched several videos this past weekend and I want to comment on 2 things that could be improved in some of the sprinters I watched? That is, (1) race strategy and (2) how to run the curve. For simplicity sake in this discussion, I will assume a standard 200 meter equidistance track of 50 … [Read more...] about Curve Running & How to Race the Indoor 200m 300m 400m
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How to Run the Indoor 300 or 400 meters [Video]
I created a 12 minute video on How to Run the Indoor 300 or 400 meters. The indoor track competitive season has begun, so if you plan on running a 400 meters indoor, read on. Scroll below, or click here for the video on YouTube. Here is the presentation in PowerPoint with the transcript of the 16 … [Read more...] about How to Run the Indoor 300 or 400 meters [Video]
Asafa Powell – How to Do a 4 Point Start without Starting Blocks
This is a follow up article on Time Trials in Training: Run Alone or in a Group? My early days with Coach Dennis Barrett were always in a group to simulate a race condition. Some of us didn’t use starting blocks because our Club only owned two! As an Alan Wells fan, I would say “screw … [Read more...] about Asafa Powell – How to Do a 4 Point Start without Starting Blocks
Time Trials in Training: Run Alone or in a Group?
When doing time trials during testing week, should you run alone, or as a group? My early days with Coach Dennis Barrett were always in a group to simulate a race condition. Some of us didn’t use starting blocks because our Club only owned two! As an Alan Wells fan, I would say “screw … [Read more...] about Time Trials in Training: Run Alone or in a Group?
Usain Bolt: A 300 meter Ostrava World Record? Nope, 30.97
The World Record is 30.85A (altitude) set by Michael Johnson. LaShawn Merritt also ran 31.30 in 2009 which is the current “sea-level world record”. Based on his last 2 races, his Daegu 9.86 100 meter and Shanghai 19.76 200m, do you think he can break the World Record? There was some … [Read more...] about Usain Bolt: A 300 meter Ostrava World Record? Nope, 30.97
300 meter World Record Video (with a twist)
Almost 20 years ago, both Danny Everett and Roberto Hernandez were credited with a world record time of 31.48 for the 300 meters. It was set on September 3, 1990 at Jerez de la Frontera, Spain, just 1 hour south by car from Seville. Danny was declared the winner breaking the previous … [Read more...] about 300 meter World Record Video (with a twist)
How Fast Can Usain Bolt Run the 300 meters?
Usain Bolt will run a 300m at the Ostrava Golden Spike on May 27, 2010. I am tempted to go there since Ostrava is a cheap 2 hour flight from Rome. There’s no doubt in my mind he can run under 31 seconds if he tries. Whether he breaks Michael Johnson’s World Record of 30.85, which was … [Read more...] about How Fast Can Usain Bolt Run the 300 meters?
Danny Everett – Roberto Hernandez 300m World Record
Remember that tie at the 1982 Commonwealth Games 200m where it was virtually impossible to separate 1st and 2nd? In 1990, both Danny Everett and Roberto Hernandez were credited with a time of 31.48 in the rarely contested outdoor 300m. Danny was declared the winner with the new world record … [Read more...] about Danny Everett – Roberto Hernandez 300m World Record
Track Conversions for 50m, 60m, 200m, 300m, 400m
UPDATE: for a 60 meter to 100 meter conversion, a rough guideline would be multiply by 1.53 or 1.54. CLICK here for Extrapolating 60 meters performances to 100 meters This article is a bit dated, but it outlined the conversion factors for Track and Field during the Canadian CIAU (now called CIS) … [Read more...] about Track Conversions for 50m, 60m, 200m, 300m, 400m
