Yesterday’s podcast from Kenta’ Bell on Coaching Sprint Force & Mechanics mentioned the Jamaicans using the Rocket Sprint Start. Starting blocks are all about putting yourself in the right biomechanical angles for the best and most efficient start possible. Beating everyone else to the … [Read more...] about Yohan Blake and the Rocket Sprint Start
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Kenta’ Bell on Coaching Sprint Force & Mechanics [PODCAST]
Last night I had the opportunity to listen to the teleseminar hosted by USATF-GA (Georgia). The guest speaker was Kenta’ Bell, two time Olympian (2004, 2008) in the Triple Jump who has written several articles on this Blog. (Click here for his past articles) Also in attendance was … [Read more...] about Kenta’ Bell on Coaching Sprint Force & Mechanics [PODCAST]
Bud Winter’s “Relax and Win” is Finally Here
Bud Winter’s “Relax and Win” is finally here! His original 1981 classic has been updated with several new chapters, interviewed by yours truly. Why pay $330 for a rare book on eBay? Click here if you don't believe me! The first half of the book was based on mental and physical … [Read more...] about Bud Winter’s “Relax and Win” is Finally Here
How to Stop Choking (Part 1)
A while back, Paul Hoffman wrote a controversial guest post on Asafa Powell is NOT a Choker (a great read). I wrote an article 2 years ago on 3 Tips on How to Stay Cool & Calm Under Pressure and how deep breathing can be used to calm and relax you. Relax and Win by Bud Winter will be … [Read more...] about How to Stop Choking (Part 1)
400 meter Training Workouts (Annual Plan)
This blog is full of training workouts from various coaches, and they all have various programs and approaches, such as long to short, vs. short to long philosophies. You can read Lee Evans 400 meter training, or Bud Winter’s Endurance Sprint Program for Lee Evans. You can get Clyde Hart and … [Read more...] about 400 meter Training Workouts (Annual Plan)
The Rocket Sprint Start Book now on Amazon Kindle
In 1964, Bud Winter published the book The Rocket Sprint Start based on Germany's Armin Hary 100 meter victory at the 1960 Olympic Games. Bud Winter pioneered modern Track and Field, while creating the “Science of Sprinting” with his thorough, step by step detailed analysis and scientific studies. … [Read more...] about The Rocket Sprint Start Book now on Amazon Kindle
400m High School Training Program
In my last newsletter, I mentioned the top 3 requests I get through personal email were 1. custom training programs, 2. changing coaches, and 3. injuries. So here is a detailed training video series on How to train high school 400m runners that’s worth taking a look. The high school level requires … [Read more...] about 400m High School Training Program
London 2012 Post-Mortem Part 1
First, I can’t imagine the lines at Heathrow airport on Monday morning, August 13th. There are so many stories with controversies, and so many stories to discuss and engage. I started a few already, like the Kim Collins being sent home for “disappearing”. So here are some various tidbits that … [Read more...] about London 2012 Post-Mortem Part 1
Botswana’s Amantle Montsho: Relax and Win
A lot of people think Bud Winter’s methodologies are outdated and obsolete, but let me remind you that BOTH Stephen Francis and Glenn Mills were students of Bud Winter several decades ago. Even today, Dennis Johnson talks about him, and his training methods. The list of coaches that Bud … [Read more...] about Botswana’s Amantle Montsho: Relax and Win
Omega Olympic Starting Blocks (& Why Usain Bolt Bought One)
So you want to buy the newest Omega starting blocks that will be used in the London Olympics? Sure, anyone can buy them. It will cost you 4,800 CHF (Swiss Franc) or about $4,910 US dollars. Chump change for Usain Bolt, so he bought one. After his false start last year, … [Read more...] about Omega Olympic Starting Blocks (& Why Usain Bolt Bought One)
