This article is guest blogged by Fabien Ngô (Ph.D.), a sprint coach in Brussels and Montreal coaching primarily teenagers and masters age groups. He guest wrote How to Improve Your Last 100m in the 400m, Part 3 As well, he did an Interview with Pierre-Jean Vazel which is a must-read. Hurdle … [Read more...] about Hurdle Hops and Extended Bounding [Part 2]
Boo Schexnayder
48 Best Interviews for Speed, Strength Training, Recovery & Inspiration
If I can make one quote about this blog, it would be from Issac Newton. If I have seen further, it is by standing on the shoulders of giants There is no way I would have the knowledge (and share the knowledge to you) if it weren’t for my previous coaches, as well asking questions to the smartest … [Read more...] about 48 Best Interviews for Speed, Strength Training, Recovery & Inspiration
Recommended Track and Field Resources
If you read this blog for a while, you’ll find plenty of references to Boo Schexnayder (horizontal jumps), Marc Mangiacotti (100-400m Training) , or Latif Thomas (also 100-400m training). Until Tuesday December 3rd, you can get their commercial programs at a ridiculously low price. >> Click … [Read more...] about Recommended Track and Field Resources
Long Jump Training Tips with Boo Schexnayder
This is part 4 of a multi-part series. Part 1 was Boo’s 32 Tips for Speed and Power Development in the Jumps. Part 2 was Boo Schexnayder Interview: 5 Questions and part 3 was More Training Tips from Boo Schexnayder. If you’ve been to enough USATF and USTFCCCA clinics, you’ll recognize … [Read more...] about Long Jump Training Tips with Boo Schexnayder
More Training Tips from Boo Schexnayder
If you enjoyed Boo’s 32 Tips for Speed and Power Development in the Jumps and Boo Schexnayder Interview: 5 Questions, here are more training tips from the man himself. If you’ve been to enough USATF and USTFCCCA clinics, you’ll recognize the name Irving “Boo” Schexnayder. His resume includes … [Read more...] about More Training Tips from Boo Schexnayder
Boo Schexnayder Interview: 5 Questions
This is part 1 of the weekly “Friday Five” series where I ask 5 tough questions to world class elite coaches. Irving "Boo" Schexnayder is regarded internationally as one of the leading authorities in training design, especially in the Jump events. He coached triple jumper Walter … [Read more...] about Boo Schexnayder Interview: 5 Questions
Boo’s 32 Tips for Speed and Power Development in the Jumps
The following tips are training strategies related to speed and power development for the long jump and triple jump from Boo Schexnayder presentation notes on this subject. Re-printed with permission from the author. A horizontal jumper’s speed and power capabilities are the greatest … [Read more...] about Boo’s 32 Tips for Speed and Power Development in the Jumps
How to Train Speed, Power and Control for the Long & Triple Jump
I started my Track career at nine years old as a Triple Jumper, so the horizontal jumps has a special meaning to me. Because speed training is vital for jumpers, I also ran the 4x200m relay, then eventually became a specialist in the 400 meters. The Long and Triple Jump doesn’t have the glory … [Read more...] about How to Train Speed, Power and Control for the Long & Triple Jump
