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
Gary Reed
Interview with Gary Reed, Canada’s 800m Record Holder
This is part 15 of the Freelap Friday Five Series, 2013 Edition. To review the 16 part 2012 edition, click here. Part 1 was Matt Scherer, Professional Pacer-Rabbit. Part 2 was Stuart McMillan, Bobsled and former UKA Sprint Coach. Part 3 was Dean Starkey, PV Coach and former Elite Pole Vaulter. … [Read more...] about Interview with Gary Reed, Canada’s 800m Record Holder
800 meter Olympian Gary Reed Launches Reed Athletics Fund
Gary Reed announced today the public launch of the Reed Athletics Fund, the first non-profit of its kind, founded and funded by a Canadian Olympian. Reed, 6-time 800 meter Canadian champion and record holder, 2 time Olympian, and 2007 Silver Medalist in the World Championships, retired from … [Read more...] about 800 meter Olympian Gary Reed Launches Reed Athletics Fund
800 meter Training – How Much Mileage should a Half-Miler Run?
This is a continuation of my previous article 400m Sprinter Moving up to the 800 meters If you are a hard core elite half-miler, you’ve probably researched other coaches like Jack Daniels, Bill Bowerman, Arthur Lydiard, or even Peter Coe, Sebastian Coe’s father and coach. The big question is: … [Read more...] about 800 meter Training – How Much Mileage should a Half-Miler Run?
400m Sprinter Moving up to the 800 meters
There comes a (sad) time when an aging or “not so successful” 400m sprinter decides to move up to the 800m. Usually it’s the coach who decides this. Why would you want to move up? For me, anything over 400 meters I take a taxi. But seriously, there are several factors. The number one … [Read more...] about 400m Sprinter Moving up to the 800 meters
Myth Busters – 800 meters in Rieti
When you analyze the top men’s 800 meters performances over the last 25 years, NINE were set in Rieti. Canada’s Gary Reed PB for 800m is 1:43.93 from 2006, also set in Rieti. Rieti was also the venue for Asafa Powell’s 9.74 100 meter WR set in 2007. If you are a half-miler, you’ll certainly … [Read more...] about Myth Busters – 800 meters in Rieti
Gary Reed 1:43.68 – 800 meter National Record
In May, I made this bold prediction about Gary Reed possibly running 1:43-mid to lower his personal best and National record: Let's take Canada's Gary Reed for example. His PB for a 400m is 46.72 from 2003. His PB for 800m is 1:43.93 from that magic Rieti meet in Italy 2006. Take his 400m … [Read more...] about Gary Reed 1:43.68 – 800 meter National Record
2008 Harry Jerome Track Classic – 800 meters Men
The 2008 Vancouver Sun Harry Jerome International Track Classic will mark the 25th anniversary of the meet being named in honour of great Canadian sprinter Harry Jerome. Harry Jerome was the 1964 Olympic bronze medalist and former world record holder. Men's 800 meters Gary Reed runs a solo … [Read more...] about 2008 Harry Jerome Track Classic – 800 meters Men
Beyond the Finish Line with Gary Reed
Beyond the Finish Line - An Achilles Society Evening of Excellence Monday May 26, 2008 at 5:30 PM On August 8th 2008 the world will be transfixed by the opening of the Beijing Olympiad. Canadian Gary Reed of Victoria, who placed second in the 2007 World Track and Field Championships, will toe … [Read more...] about Beyond the Finish Line with Gary Reed
