Before you read the rest of this article, or the full article on Stuart McMillan’s blog, take a full 15 minutes and watch the build up to the 1996 Olympic 10 meter finals in Atlanta. (SPOILER ALERT: Donovan Bailey wins in a WR of 9.84) Let’s see if you can stay focused after all the false … [Read more...] about 1996: How did Donovan Bailey Keep Cool after 3 False Starts?
Donovan Bailey
Why are Jamaicans so Fast? Interview with Donovan Bailey
Yesterday, Stuart McMillan posted a great article on his blog, www.mcmillanspeed.com. It’s a long read, as he interviews 1996 double gold Olympic Champion Donovan Bailey and asks the old question, “Why are Jamaicans so Fast?” For the full article, click here. I’ve copied (with permission) … [Read more...] about Why are Jamaicans so Fast? Interview with Donovan Bailey
Shortest and Fastest World Records: 50 meter and 50 Yards
With all the talk about Football’s 40 yard dash, Basketball’s 75 feet 3/4 court sprint, and Baseball’s 60 yard dash, let’s take a look at some obscure world record or world best SHORT racing distances. Swimming has their version of the 50 meter “splash and dash”. Here are the world records or … [Read more...] about Shortest and Fastest World Records: 50 meter and 50 Yards
Tom Tellez and Weekly Training Cycles (The Microcyle)
The key to a proper training program is BALANCE. I prefer alternating hard & easy days with one or 2 days off, depending on the athlete. Masters athletes need more easy days, but the “active recovery” days are great to maintain fitness and keep those unwanted pounds from creeping … [Read more...] about Tom Tellez and Weekly Training Cycles (The Microcyle)
Christophe Lemaitre NOT the First White Man to Break 10 Seconds
I am surprised of the hype surrounding France’s Christophe Lemaitre. Yes, he did run 9.98 with a legal wind on Friday, and yes, he is white or Caucasian (or non-African decent if you want to get picky), but the real surprise is just turned 20 years old, and technically speaking his running form … [Read more...] about Christophe Lemaitre NOT the First White Man to Break 10 Seconds
