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 sprinters moving up to the 400m: In the past, short sprinters moving up the distance were rare. Remember Eric Liddell in Chariots of Fire? Today, we've … [Read more...] about What is Speed Reserve? Part 1 – 400 meter Sprinter types
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PODCAST – 400 meter Training with Iwan Thomas
Iwan Thomas is the current UK record holder at 400 meters with a time of 44.36 seconds. His best year was definitely 1998 where he won the gold at all 3 major "championship meets" that year, notably the IAAF World Cup, European Championships and Commonwealth Games. He also won a silver medal at … [Read more...] about PODCAST – 400 meter Training with Iwan Thomas
IAAF New Studies in Athletics – focus on 400 meters
The latest issue of IAAF New Studies in Athletics special edition focused on the 400 meters: The 400 metres by Jurgen Schiffer The aerobic mechanism in the 400 metres - by Enrico Arcelli, Marina Mambretti, Giuseppe Cimadoro, Giampiero Alberti New Studies in Athletics Interview with Clyde … [Read more...] about IAAF New Studies in Athletics – focus on 400 meters
Obituaries – 400 meter Specialist Larry James 1947-2008
In the past 18 months this Blog has been around, we've had a few great ones pass away in such a short period of time: Al Oerter Herb McKenley Peter Norman Robert Taylor And now Larry James. Larry James is best known for his silver medal at the 1968 Mexico City Olympics in the 400 … [Read more...] about Obituaries – 400 meter Specialist Larry James 1947-2008
Relaxation – The Key to Victory and Success
NEWSFLASH: Running and Swimming Relaxed is the Key to Victory. This old news. Everyone knows this. But when this concept makes the New York Times, and references Clyde Hart, the Director of Track & Field and 4x400m coach at Baylor University, I thought it deserved some feedback. It doesn't … [Read more...] about Relaxation – The Key to Victory and Success
Video of LaShawn Merritt Beijing Olympic 400 meter 43.75
In stunning fashion, LaShawn Merritt upset Jeremy Wariner to win the Olympic Gold medal in 43.75. LaShawn Merritt appeared to be left in the blocks with a 0.318 reaction time. But in a 400 meters, the reaction time is not as critical as your first 40-60 meters which sets you up for the entire … [Read more...] about Video of LaShawn Merritt Beijing Olympic 400 meter 43.75
World’s Fastest Nation: USA or Jamaica?
Usain Bolt, 3 Americans Easily Qualifies for 200m Finals
Usain Bolt, plus all 3 Americans Walter Dix, Shawn Crawford, and Wallace Spearmon all advanced to the Finals in the Olympic 200 meters. How Low can Bolt Go? I don't know many 15 year olds who can run sub 20.60. Plus, he's been consistently sub-20 for the past 5 years. I say put him in the … [Read more...] about Usain Bolt, 3 Americans Easily Qualifies for 200m Finals
Usain Bolt 100m 9.69 Olympic World Record Video
Utterly, amazing! And he slowed down. Imagine if he ran right through? Take my 100 meter to 200 meter conversion equation of doubled and add or subtract +/- 0.2 seconds = 19.38 (+/- 0.2). The next question is, "Can he bring down Micheal Johnson's 19.32?" Will he win 3 Golds with Jamaica … [Read more...] about Usain Bolt 100m 9.69 Olympic World Record Video
4×100 meter Relay Fallouts and Politics
It didn't take long for all the finger pointing for those countries who did not qualify for the top 16 spots in Beijing. Personally, I don't see why the list can't be expanded to 24 teams with a 3 heat semi-final (top 2 and 2 fastest times) Last week I posted 4×100 meter Relay in Beijing from … [Read more...] about 4×100 meter Relay Fallouts and Politics
