You can't talk about sprinting without mentioning all these KPI (key performance indicators) in the same breath. I am referring to Triple Extension, Vertical Displacement, Stride Length (& Air Time), and Ground Contact. They all go hand in hand. One of the best examples are some illustrations … [Read more...] about Triple Extension, Vertical Displacement, Stride Length, and Ground Contact
Armin Hary
Armin Hary and the Famous 10.0 sec 100m World Record
Here is a great article from Läufer des Jahrhunderts - Die atemberaubende Karriere des Armin Hary - 14) 1960 – Hary, strahlende Nummer 1 - GIPFELTÄNZE II. It’s in German, so I translated the article with Google translate (as bad as it may be sometimes) and put the English version side-by-side. You … [Read more...] about Armin Hary and the Famous 10.0 sec 100m World Record
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
Armin Hary and the IAAF Reaction Time Rule (Part 1)
“The start “ has been the center of controversy since the beginning of Track and Field. Over 50 years ago, it was Armin Hary of Germany and his lightning quick starts and acceleration. In the days before pressure pads were installed on the blocks, several athletes accused him of jumping or … [Read more...] about Armin Hary and the IAAF Reaction Time Rule (Part 1)
Armin Hary – The 1960 100 meter Olympic Champion
Armin Hary from Germany, the Rome 1960 100 meter Olympic champion, was considered the fastest starter due to his reaction time to the gun and quick acceleration out of the blocks. He earned the nickname "Thief of Starts" from the term "Thief of Hearts" and was often accused of jumping or … [Read more...] about Armin Hary – The 1960 100 meter Olympic Champion
