Several years ago in the days before YouTube, there was a viral video in the running forums of Ato Boldon doing a 60 inch or 1.50m box jump (approximately, video below). The height of the box reaches Ato's neck or chin. Obviously, people confused this with the vertical jump or vertical leap test, … [Read more...] about How High can Jeremy Wariner Box Jump?
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Michael Johnson, Jeremy Wariner’s Magic Workouts (Part 2)
This is Part 1 of a 2 part series. Click here for Part 1. There are numerous articles on the 300-350 meter distance for special endurance workouts. It is no co-incidence they are all within the “40 second zone”. Clyde Hart 300 meter Workouts (with beeper) Clyde Hart’s Split 400 meter … [Read more...] about Michael Johnson, Jeremy Wariner’s Magic Workouts (Part 2)
Pre-Race Routine: Getting into the Starting Blocks
This is PART 2: The pre-race routine getting into your starting blocks. PART 1: The pre-race routine before getting into your starting blocks. If you watch PGA golf, there’s one thing that you probably noticed but never paid any attention. From the minute they stand behind their shot, to the … [Read more...] about Pre-Race Routine: Getting into the Starting Blocks
2010 Rome Golden Gala 400 Meter Video & Fiasco
I wrote about the 400 meter fiasco from my eye witness account at the 2010 Rome Golden Gala. This is unacceptable at any level and the race should be re-run. Athletes who were unaffected should be able to keep their performance (time wise) for ranking purposes only. In all fairness … [Read more...] about 2010 Rome Golden Gala 400 Meter Video & Fiasco
2010 Roma Golden Gala – Notes from Underground
By now, we all know the results from the 2010 Rome Golden Gala. Here are some stories you would not hear or read from the mainstream media. The Wheels on the bus goes round and round In typical Italian fashion, the 4:30 bus from the hotel to the stadium left 25 minutes late. The Rome … [Read more...] about 2010 Roma Golden Gala – Notes from Underground
Andretti Bain – Running the Third 100m of the 400m
A lot of arm chair coaches like to dissect splits in a 400m and come up with a race plan. Others simply use the Michael Johnson 4 P’s approach of Push, Pace, Position & Pray. I was trying to come up with a good example of the latter on a presentation (other than using MJ) , and one recent … [Read more...] about Andretti Bain – Running the Third 100m of the 400m
How to Run the 400 meters – It Depends
How should you run your 400m? Even splits? If your opening 200m is within 1 second of your best 200m, with the 2nd half about 2 seconds slower than the first, then the simple formula to determine your 400m time potential is doubled your best 200 plus 4 seconds i.e. best 200 = 21, so … [Read more...] about How to Run the 400 meters – It Depends
Another Interview with Jeremy Wariner
This interview was held on March 2009. A couple of interesting points. John Smith’s HSI group does their weight training at 9am, followed by the track work at 11am. By no means are the weights at maximal levels. Same with Jeremy’s weight workouts. They are primarily used as a … [Read more...] about Another Interview with Jeremy Wariner
Happy Birthday! Interview with Jeremy Wariner
Happy Birthday Jeremy! Hard to believe he’s only 26 years old today with his impressive resume. Here is a good 6 minute interview (in 2 parts) from 400 meter specialist Jeremy Warnier. I wonder if this is a shameless plug for Adidas as he talks about: his training the secret to the … [Read more...] about Happy Birthday! Interview with Jeremy Wariner
Adidas Super 7 – How Did They Do?
I love the world of sports marketing, branding, and world dominance. And yes, I follow their commercials. The Adidas Super 7 series of videos were filmed in March 2009. I purposely waited until the Berlin Marathon to post this. Haile Gebrselassie won the 2009 Berlin Marathon in 2:06:08 … [Read more...] about Adidas Super 7 – How Did They Do?
