Yesterday’s post on 100 Meter Training Videos with Marc Mangiacotti raised the question: Who the heck is Marc Mangiacotti? Here’s a chance to get a transcribed 1 hour interview with Coach Mangiacotti and Latif Thomas of Complete Speed Training. It’s over 29 pages long which should take you … [Read more...] about Marc Mangiacotti Speed Training Principles
Acceleration
The Horizontal Jumps Approach Run and Maximum Velocity
NOTE: I spent most of my early days in Athletics as a Long jumper and Triple jumper. PREAMBLE: We all agree younger and non-elite sprinters reach their maximum velocity much earlier than elite sprinters. As well, females reach their top speed sooner than males. What used to be the gold … [Read more...] about The Horizontal Jumps Approach Run and Maximum Velocity
More on Drive Phase and Acceleration
Maybe I should rename this post, “oversimplifying simplicity”? Remember taking golf lessons when the 3 golden rules for hitting a tee shot were (1) don’t move your head (2) keep your left elbow straight and (3) keep your eye on the ball? The overall concepts are correct, but it’s NOT the best … [Read more...] about More on Drive Phase and Acceleration
