We called them “breakdowns” for obvious reasons: 600-500-400-300-200. This type of workout can be classified as a true “lactic acid” or acidosis tolerance – butt locking – extensive tempo workout. If you aren’t hurting by the 300m, you are going too slow. Go too fast in the first interval, and … [Read more...] about Iwan Thomas’ 500-400-300-200 Workout
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Interview with Liam Collins, 400mH, Bobsled, Faces of Disco
This is part 9 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 Liam Collins, 400mH, Bobsled, Faces of Disco
Iwan Thomas on the Pressure of the Olympic Trials
This is a great five minute video that all athletes should watch before the Olympic Trials. Yes, the video talks specifically about the pressures of the UK 400 meter Olympic Trials, but the take home messages can be for any country, any event, or any sport. After 4 or 8 long years of training, and … [Read more...] about Iwan Thomas on the Pressure of the Olympic Trials
Iwan Thomas & Michael Johnson: How to Run the Relay
It’s April, and that means relays! But for the Olympics, it’s a different story. The qualification process for the Relay events (4 x100m and 4 x 400m) for London 2012 is as follows: A maximum of 16 qualified teams in each relay event (for 2 semi-finals), based on the aggregate of the … [Read more...] about Iwan Thomas & Michael Johnson: How to Run the Relay
Iwan Thomas & Michael Johnson: How to Race the 400m
Racing season is here! Last month, I wrote about How to Run the Indoor 300 or 400 meters. BBC Channel 4 had a good video clip with UK’s Iwan Thomas and Michael Johnson on How to Race the outdoor 400 meters shown during the 2011 World Championships in Daegu. Ironically, back in 1998, Iwan Thomas … [Read more...] about Iwan Thomas & Michael Johnson: How to Race the 400m
Great Britain’s 400 meter Glory Days and Roger Black
When was the last time you had 4 Americans AND 3 British athletes in a 400 meters Olympic or World Championship Final? POP QUIZ: Who was the lone non-American and non-Brit in that race? How is 4 athletes possible? Enter the “Michael Johnson Rule” of 1997. When he strained his … [Read more...] about Great Britain’s 400 meter Glory Days and Roger Black
Oslo 1998 – Mark Richardson and Iwan Thomas defeating Michael Johnson
If you listened to the Iwan Thomas podcast, you'll hear references of the 1998 Oslo 400 meter race where Mark Richardson and Iwan Thomas both defeated Michael Johnson. What is shocking is that this was MJ's second 400m defeat going back to 1989. Note how Richardson's Lane 1 and Thomas Lane 6, … [Read more...] about Oslo 1998 – Mark Richardson and Iwan Thomas defeating Michael Johnson
UK Training in Sports Hypnosis for Hypnotherapists
Certificate in Sports Hypnosis Presented by Gary Baker Director, The Centre for Sports Hypnosis London, United Kingdom Starts: Friday January 30, 2009, 09:00AM Ends: Saturday January 31, 2009, 05:00PM Event Type: Training / Seminar Location: The Centre for Sports Hypnosis, Greater … [Read more...] about UK Training in Sports Hypnosis for Hypnotherapists
PODCAST – 400 meter Training with Iwan Thomas
Iwan Thomas is the current UK record holder at 400 meters with a time of 44.36 seconds. His best year was definitely 1998 where he won the gold at all 3 major "championship meets" that year, notably the IAAF World Cup, European Championships and Commonwealth Games. He also won a silver medal at … [Read more...] about PODCAST – 400 meter Training with Iwan Thomas
Butch Reynolds 400 meter 1996 Atlanta Grand Prix
The 1996 Atlanta Track and Field Grand Prix was held two months prior to the Summer Olympics as a "warm up" to the USATF Olympic Trials. Two of the favorites in this race was Butch Reynolds & Deon Minor won by Reynolds in 44.33. It also had Briton's Iwan Thomas and Roger Black. Here's a brief … [Read more...] about Butch Reynolds 400 meter 1996 Atlanta Grand Prix
