When was the last time you had 4 Americans AND 3 British athletes in a 400 meters Olympic or World Championship Final? POP QUIZ: Who was the lone non-American and non-Brit in that race? How is 4 athletes possible? Enter the “Michael Johnson Rule” of 1997. When he strained his … [Read more...] about Great Britain’s 400 meter Glory Days and Roger Black
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PODCAST – No Holds Barred Interview with Tyree Washington
Last year, Tasha Danvers interviewed Tyree Washington on her radio show. Great Britain’s Natasha “Tasha” Danvers is the Olympic bronze medalist from the 400m Hurdles at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. It’s a long interview, almost 90 minutes long (you may want to fast forward the first four … [Read more...] about PODCAST – No Holds Barred Interview with Tyree Washington
Usain Bolt’s 43.58 400m Relay Leg Video
At the 2010 Gibson Relays, Usain Bolt ran an impressive 400m anchor leg making up more than 20 meters, but it wasn’t enough to win against a strong University of Technology team. Bolt's anchor leg split was 43.58 seconds. Listen to the crowd as 15,000 spectators stand and cheer on their feet as he … [Read more...] about Usain Bolt’s 43.58 400m Relay Leg Video
Calculating Splits for the 4×200 and 4×400 meters
This is a follow up to the relay article Baton Exchanges: How to Run the 4×200m & 4×400m. If you are a new coach to a large group of kids, one of the best ways to determine the different levels of speed or SE is running relays in a Time Trial setting. This post will also remind us how to take … [Read more...] about Calculating Splits for the 4×200 and 4×400 meters
Flying 30 for Sprinters: Achieving Max Velocity and Maintaining it Over the Critical Area of Race
The post was written by Ed Barber, currently the Sprints / Pole Vault / Multis coach at Hartnell College in Salinas, CA. A Level III certified USATF Coach, Coach Barber took Calvin Harrison (44.78) to the Olympic Trials in Atlanta 1996. Calvin went on to earn a gold medal in the 4x400m … [Read more...] about Flying 30 for Sprinters: Achieving Max Velocity and Maintaining it Over the Critical Area of Race
Do Curves Matter? Indoor vs. Outdoor World Records
NOTE: Some of my older guest posts on other Websites are now being shut down due to the economic climate. Thus I will present them here. How much do the tight indoor curves affect your performance? Even with the banked curves to counteract the centripetal forces, it does affect your stride … [Read more...] about Do Curves Matter? Indoor vs. Outdoor World Records
400 Meter Training Tips from NIKE’s Bill Bowerman
Bill Bowerman is more famous for co-founding NIKE and coaching long distance runners, but he did coach sprinters and field events. I covered Harry Jerome and Otis Davis in previous articles. From his book Bill Bowerman's High-Performance Training for Track and Field (Third Edition) he … [Read more...] about 400 Meter Training Tips from NIKE’s Bill Bowerman
Otis Davis, 1960 400 meter and 4x400m Olympic Champion
In my last article about the Harry Jerome, Bill Bowerman and the University of Oregon connection, I didn’t mention Otis Davis, the Rome 1960 400 meter and USA 4x400m Olympic Champion. I am currently in Rome, so there is a special connection every time I visit the Rome Olympic Stadium, whether it’s … [Read more...] about Otis Davis, 1960 400 meter and 4x400m Olympic Champion
Proposal to the IAAF – Scheduling the 100 200 400 for Usain Bolt
If Usain Bolt runs the 400 meters in 2010 or 2011 as promised, and sets the WR in the process, he might consider running the 100, 200, 400 and 4x100m relay all in the same Olympics to achieve his 4 Gold medal dream. He will achieve iconic status if he accomplishes this incredible feat. To … [Read more...] about Proposal to the IAAF – Scheduling the 100 200 400 for Usain Bolt
43.18- It was 10 Years Ago Today – August 26, 1999
If the number forty-three-point-one-eight (43.18) doesn’t mean anything to you, then you aren’t a real Quarter-miler. One day, that number (or lower) will be the 100 meter freestyle swim record. It was ten years ago today, Michael Johnson set the Men’s 400-meter world record in Seville. … [Read more...] about 43.18- It was 10 Years Ago Today – August 26, 1999
